Clermont, Lake County

BLACK BEAR KITCHEN

756 WEST MONTROSE ST #102, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Jun 4, 2025
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

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.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23808167

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table -plastic guard on ice machine -toaster on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23808166

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/. -operator originally had two suites in location, now only one. Walk in cooler added Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Operator is submitting plans this week Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 23808170

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 23808168

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Tongs on oven door Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23808169

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. +hood suppression filters Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Time Extended

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03B-01-6

Detail 23682632

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -pulled pork (117F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Moved to oven for rapid reheat, after 30 minutes 145FCorrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23682628

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table -plastic guard on ice machine -toaster on cook line Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23682634

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/. -operator originally had two suites in location, now only one. Walk in cooler added Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23682633

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer bottle on shelf by triple sink Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23682626

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook line Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23682630

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on upright reach in freezer Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23682627

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

10-06-5

Detail 23682631

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -coleslaw in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23682629

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. +hood suppression filters Warning

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 19

35A-02-6

Detail 23345115

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flying insects in kitchen prep area. Operator killed and sanitized.

14-15-4

Detail 23345114

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -liquid butter in non food grade spray bottle on cook line

08A-02-6

Detail 23345113

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw shrimp over dough in reach in freezer in kitchen Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23345125

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. --raw ground beef patties (47F - Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 23345110

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw ground beef patties (47F - Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.

22-02-4

Detail 23345124

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on make table in kitchen -grill press Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23345116

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottles of blue liquid, by hand sink and desk in BBs Pourhouse

29-28-4

Detail 23345123

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by sodasoperator labeled w/ date from invoice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23345121

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

51-11-4

Detail 23345122

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-07-4

Detail 23345117

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on ice bin and in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23345119

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers on cook line

36-24-5

Detail 23345118

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dish room and ceiling in kitchen

10-12-5

Detail 23345111

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -on top of ice machine. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23345128

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler in middle cooler

23-03-4

Detail 23345120

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers and grill on cook line -gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen -filters on hood suppression system. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23345112

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go boxes on front line Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23345126

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish room

42-01-4

Detail 23345129

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

45-06-4

Detail 23345127

Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. -ansul fire extinguisher in corner on cook line blocked by trash can

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22928569

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryers - side of grill splash guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Time Extended

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 22867588

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: 30 day extension Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 22867590

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -license states 25 seats, establishment now has 44 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22867589

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryers - side of grill splash guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 13Total: 21

08A-20-5

Detail 22719573

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw pork next to tenderized raw beef in back reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22719566

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -degreaser stored over both triple sinks. -glass cleaner stored over hot box in back area Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22719565

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Shawn Scott expired 10/5/23 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22719570

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill press in kitchen area. -all reach in coolers and freezers. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22719562

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22719568

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/. Operator stated that he submitted plans to Tallahassee..Mop sink has been removed and relocated.Bar will be added soon.Smoker and ovens have been added.Dump sink and handwash have been removed.A handwash sink has been added by the original mop sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22719572

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

29-28-4

Detail 22719561

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions by coffee and tea machine. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22719560

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -holes in ceiling in kitchen area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22719575

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents are dusty by front triple sink. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22719574

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in back kitchen area. Warning

21-17-4

Detail 22719577

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor in back area. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22719567

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22719564

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

13-04-4

Detail 22719563

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-15-4

Detail 22719569

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -license states 25 seats, establishment now has 44 Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22719571

Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil stored on floor by dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-12-5

Detail 22719576

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice bucket stored on top of ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 22719578

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area and tea and coffee machines. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22719579

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryers - side of grill splash guard. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22719559

Basic - Stored food not covered. -corn in back reach in cooler. -fried green tomatoes in reach in freezer. -cooked chicken nuggets in reach in freezer. -sliced tomatoes in front reach in cooler. Warning

Aug 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.