Clermont, Lake County

OCHO RIOS JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

4290 S HWY 27 STE 106, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Apr 22, 2026
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 24531116

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked veggies (112F - Hot Holding); stewed chicken (120F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator, moved to stove for rapid reheat. Recommended operator turn up thermostat on hot holding table Stewed chicken 178F, veggies 165F Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24531117

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -oxtail, curry goat, cooked chicken in reach in cooler in side kitchen

14-69-4

Detail 24531115

Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24531114

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in freezers, operator leanedRepeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-38-5

Detail 24267802

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. - cut cabbage (82F - ambient cooling for 5 hours) - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

03D-06-5

Detail 24267803

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. - cut cabbage (82F - ambient cooling for 5 hours) - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

03D-15-4

Detail 24267801

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - cabbage (82F - ambient cooling for 5 hours), deep container held at room temperature - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-38-5

Detail 24254597

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. - cut cabbage (82F - ambient cooling for 5 hours)

03D-06-5

Detail 24254594

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. - cut cabbage (82F - ambient cooling for 5 hours)

03D-15-4

Detail 24254596

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - cabbage (82F - ambient cooling for 5 hours), deep container held at room temperature

27-16-4

Detail 24254595

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -2 handsinks in kitchen and restroom hand sink water does not get hot Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24254598

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of reach in freezer in kitchen

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 23837844

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gasket in poor repair.White reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23837843

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Time Extended

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

03B-15-5

Detail 23831446

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Jerk chicken,130 f,stewed chicken,127 f held less than four hours.Stewed chicken,reheat 176 f.Jerk Chicken,reheat 168 f. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23831444

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of raw chicken stored next to raw goat in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-18-4

Detail 23831443

High Priority - Wiping bucket sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Chlorine,over 200 ppm.Afterwards,100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23831447

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23831448

Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23831441

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23831442

Basic - Gasket in poor repair.White reach in freezer. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23831445

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23831440

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

41-27-4

Detail 23395217

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Over 200 ppm, manager changed water. Rechecked 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23395218

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back kitchen area.

36-73-4

Detail 23395223

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in storage area with freezers and reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23395224

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice container. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23395219

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large white microwave on countertop in kitchen area. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23395222

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in coolers and freezer

22-16-4

Detail 23395221

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In white reach in freezer Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23395220

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area soiled. Wall by chest freezer soiled.

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22832205

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

31B-05-4

Detail 22832204

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22832202

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Behind front counter. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22832203

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -In side kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 22832207

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in chest freezer.

14-20-4

Detail 22832206

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -To right of oven.

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 22478465

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over banana Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22478468

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - beef patties 122f. Operator states < 2 hours - chicken (128F - Hot Holding), < 2 hours - advised operator to reheat to 165f

16-37-1

Detail 22478470

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit

02C-02-5

Detail 22478469

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - rice in reach in cooler. Operator states from 2 days ago.

22-08-4

Detail 22478467

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

33-34-4

Detail 22478466

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - in broken walk in cooler used as storage

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 22057734

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 130f, less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.

41-17-4

Detail 22057735

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -At front counter.

51-11-4

Detail 22057731

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 22057729

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 22057728

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board over three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22057730

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.

05-09-4

Detail 22057732

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator.

21-44-1

Detail 22057733

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table. Corrected On-Site

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 17

08A-17-6

Detail 21672160

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored with raw goat in chest freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 21672153

High Priority - Raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat chicken in stainless side by side fridge. Owner relocated. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21672152

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in rear prep area. Blocked by storage bucket.

31B-02-4

Detail 21672156

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 21672164

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

51-11-4

Detail 21672166

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, stored in walk in cooler storage area.

36-06-4

Detail 21672154

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

14-45-4

Detail 21672155

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21672162

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler

36-34-5

Detail 21672150

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen

24-05-4

Detail 21672157

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner behind 3 compartment sink.

14-09-4

Detail 21672165

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, wooden cutting board at prep area next to steam table.

36-73-4

Detail 21672158

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment.

22-08-4

Detail 21672151

Basic - Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

36-62-4

Detail 21672161

Basic - Light not functioning in kitchen and range hood.

23-03-4

Detail 21672159

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelves under all prep tables soiled - storage buckets lids soiled

22-16-4

Detail 21672163

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in all units

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31B-05-4

Detail 21078279

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink across from refrigerator.

02C-02-5

Detail 21078285

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade mango sauce, Soup. Operator determined correct date. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21078284

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White Frigidaire refrigerator.

31B-04-4

Detail 21078283

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom.

23-03-4

Detail 21078280

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sauce bottles.

22-16-4

Detail 21078282

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White Frigidaire refrigerator.

24-18-4

Detail 21078281

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

Oct 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 20567914

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetables 130° in hot table less than 1 hour, operator put on stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 20567913

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks stored on containers of bulk flour and beans. Corrected On-Site