Clermont, Lake County

THE SOUTHERN ON 8

801 W MONTROSE ST, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Mar 19, 2024
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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.

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 22730063

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Down stairs bar and entertainment area added. Exterior courtyard added with temporary bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Operator stated that plans were submitted. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: No plans submitted to Tallahassee. Admin Complaint

51-15-4

Detail 22730064

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 222 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Time Extended

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22644405

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer to rapid chill. cooked squash (56F - Cold Holding); 2nd temp 42 cooked mushrooms (57F - Cold Holding)2nd temp 40; garlic butter (57F - Cold Holding);47 cooked onion (58F - Cold Holding) 43house made chorizo sauce (75F - Cold Holding) 42 Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Cooked squash,42 f,cooked mushrooms,59 f ,cooked onions,54 garlic butter,42 f,chorizo sauce,44 f.Operator discarded the cooked mushrooms and cooked onions. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22644403

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Down stairs bar and entertainment area added. Exterior courtyard added with temporary bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Operator stated that plans were submitted. Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 22644404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 222 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Time Extended

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 11Basic: 18Total: 31

08A-05-6

Detail 22516035

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat Sherry sauce Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22516038

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer to rapid chill. cooked squash (56F - Cold Holding); 2nd temp 42 cooked mushrooms (57F - Cold Holding)2nd temp 40; garlic butter (57F - Cold Holding);47° cooked onion (58F - Cold Holding) 43°house made chorizo sauce (75F - Cold Holding) 42° Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22516050

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

13-06-4

Detail 22516053

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Warning

03G-43-1

Detail 22516058

Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Raw pheasant sous vide to 145° cook chill held 7-10days per operator Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22516052

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards in kitchen soiled Soda nozzle in bar soiled Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 22516042

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Benedict on Brunch Menu Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22516034

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ice machine and the bar Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22516046

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Down stairs bar and entertainment area added. Exterior courtyard added with temporary bar Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22516030

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

11-26-1

Detail 22516039

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided handouts

31B-03-4

Detail 22516036

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near ice machine and bar Warning

29-28-4

Detail 22516045

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22516040

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 22516028

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22516029

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22516044

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured outside Warning

36-36-4

Detail 22516041

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Downstairs storage area Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22516055

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22516049

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22516056

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation pouring sauces and running food Warning

51-15-4

Detail 22516032

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 222 Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22516051

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind tea machine Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22516037

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

10-07-4

Detail 22516054

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to range 82° Warning

36-62-4

Detail 22516031

Basic - Light not functioning in kitchen Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22516047

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior large flour storage soiled Gaskets walk in cooler soiled Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22516048

Basic - Stored food not covered service end of bar Warning

25-27-4

Detail 22516043

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22516033

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-20-5

Detail 22516057

Basic - slow draining water in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink Warning

Feb 14, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 22054889

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over whole intact muscle on speed rack ink walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22054884

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than four hours Mashed potatoes on steam well 127F Chef placed on flat top heat to rapid reheat 15 minutes later 171F Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 22054888

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on ice machine Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 22054887

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Beer walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22054886

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic storage containers across from dish machine Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 22054890

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In front of dishwasher at the bar.

29-17-4

Detail 22054885

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the middle of the bar.

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 16

08A-02-6

Detail 21670729

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Sea Bass packaged on site, stored in reach in freezer next to tubs of ice cream. Manager relocated bass. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21670731

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Soda gun at bar - Soda nozzles and surrounding areas at wait station - interior of ice machine

31A-09-4

Detail 21670722

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible at bar for employee use at all times. Employee removed bucket and glass from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21670728

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dish machine and near mop sink. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 21670727

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced, water filters not dated. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 21670719

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen over dish machine.

14-09-4

Detail 21670720

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, white boards on main cook line and salad station.

36-73-4

Detail 21670726

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer

08B-38-4

Detail 21670723

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor in expo area.

10-08-5

Detail 21670725

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin at bar. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 21670732

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop touching soiled wall in mop room.

22-08-4

Detail 21670721

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cooks line.

14-36-5

Detail 21670730

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation in make table on cooks line

23-03-4

Detail 21670718

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Shelves under tables at expo area soiled - gaskets at desert/salad reach in cooler - exterior of beverage coolers at bar

29-49-6

Detail 21670733

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler with wine and beverages at bar

21-12-4

Detail 21670724

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area in kitchen

Jun 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21159721

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pickles in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21159722

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 48f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

31B-03-4

Detail 21159718

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 21159719

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters by ice machine.

16-21-4

Detail 21159717

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21159720

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

21-44-1

Detail 21159723

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

Dec 29, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 20753164

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee brought food from cooler, then put on gloves without washing hands. Coached employee. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20753161

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in bar. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20753162

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20753163

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee slicing bread.

10-20-4

Detail 20753166

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Corrected On-Site

42-03-5

Detail 20753165

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill on shelf over food in kitchen.