Clermont, Lake County

PERSIS INDIAN GRILL

1042-44 E HWY 50, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
21
1 High Priority
Feb 5, 2026
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 17Total: 21

08A-02-6

Detail 24352549

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -opened packages of chicken over swai fish in upright reach in freezer, operator moved chicken to the bottom Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24352556

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line -interior of reach in coolers on cook line -can opener Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24352563

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -front area, operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24352555

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -mango yogurt beverage in front counter

24-07-4

Detail 24352562

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -utensils on dish storage rack not going all one direction

21-05-5

Detail 24352554

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -under cutting board

50-09-4

Detail 24352547

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 24352551

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee in kitchen prepping chicken

24-08-4

Detail 24352553

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on dish rack in dish area

14-11-5

Detail 24352561

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -door handle on microwave

10-20-4

Detail 24352567

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door handle in kitchen Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24352564

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in water on cook line

35B-02-4

Detail 24352550

Basic - Insect control device installed over food area by back door.

02D-03-4

Detail 24352560

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -mango custard and mango yogurt beverage in front soda cooler Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 24352557

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 24352552

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line and walk in cooler -shelves under prep tables in kitchen -exterior front and sides of coolers on cook line Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 24352548

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -hot water handle on hand sink on cook line

14-20-4

Detail 24352565

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -shelf under prep tables in kitchen

25-06-4

Detail 24352559

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -aluminum pans in kitchen, operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24352558

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed vegetables over cut cabbage, operator moved to unwashed areas Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24352566

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind prep sink and on cook line

Jul 31, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

29-42-4

Detail 23919959

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23919957

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line -bottom of upright reach in freezer in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: -cutting boards on cook line Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23919962

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23919955

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23919958

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -multiple containers throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23919963

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front and back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23919954

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -plastic water bottles and cooking oil in kitchen -yogurt and sauces on floor in walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: yogurt on floor in walk in cooler Time Extended

35B-02-4

Detail 23919961

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time Extended

02D-03-4

Detail 23919956

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -mango custard and mango drinks in grab n go cooler in front lobby. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Items are dated but no name or address Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23919960

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler -wall behind prep sink in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time Extended

Jul 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 8Basic: 14Total: 28

03D-02-5

Detail 23916678

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -curry goat (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday 7/29, in deep pan Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 23916667

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -curry goat (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday 7/29, in deep pan Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23916677

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken over unwashed cauliflower in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23916681

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese (50F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (44F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) All held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler/freezer for quick chill. Cheese 47F, hard boiled eggs 39F Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23916665

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried onion straws (72F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Advised operator to use Time as a Public Health control, provided form to operator.Warning Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23916659

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

03D-15-4

Detail 23916674

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -curry goat (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday 7/29, in deep pan Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23916669

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line -bottom of upright reach in freezer in kitchen

16-37-1

Detail 23916670

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23916673

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23916662

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. -2 new employees, provided form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 23916660

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 23916671

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple items in walk in cooler and reach in cooler on cook line Repeat Violation

31B-06-4

Detail 23916684

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at front counter.

14-01-5

Detail 23916661

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -multiple containers throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23916685

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 23916658

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -dish area Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23916682

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front and back door

08B-38-4

Detail 23916676

Basic - Food stored on floor. -plastic water bottles and cooking oil in kitchen -yogurt and sauces on floor in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23916679

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

10-07-4

Detail 23916675

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -83F. Operator turned on heat on stove., 141FCorrective Action Taken Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 23916672

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -prep area

02D-03-4

Detail 23916683

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -mango custard and mango drinks in grab n go cooler in front lobby.

23-03-4

Detail 23916664

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler -wall behind prep sink in back kitchen

14-20-4

Detail 23916666

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on cook line.

25-05-4

Detail 23916680

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -take out boxes on floor in kitchen. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23916663

Basic - Stored food not covered. -multiple containers of dried spices and seasonings near cook line. -multiple items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 23916668

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -spray bottle of water in kitchen -flour, salt, sugar containers near cook line.

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 23731382

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 23731376

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (47F - Cold Holding), fresh garlic/ginger paste (65F - Cold Holding), hard boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding) held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Cooked chicken 43F, cooked goat 42F Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23731387

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

41-15-5

Detail 23731388

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -chlorine 400++++. Operator corrected, 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23731390

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23731378

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

02D-02-4

Detail 23731377

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. -containers of sugar, salt, flour on cook line

02C-02-5

Detail 23731384

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -chicken, goat, chicken wings in walk in cooler -desserts in front reach in cooler

14-01-5

Detail 23731393

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -multiple containers in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-26-4

Detail 23731381

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -bucket containing utensils on floor in kitchen. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 23731391

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -cloth used on tandoori maker

13-07-4

Detail 23731389

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

13-04-4

Detail 23731383

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employees on cook and prep line

24-08-4

Detail 23731385

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on rack in dish area

08B-38-4

Detail 23731392

Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil at entry to kitchen

10-07-4

Detail 23731379

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -85F, operator placed on burner for rapid heat, then 146F Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23731386

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed peppers and carrots over prepped peppers in walk in cooler

36-27-5

Detail 23731380

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -caulking on triple sink

Sep 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 23135749

High Priority - Vacuum breaker at wrong location on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

32-12-5

Detail 23135750

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

23-03-4

Detail 23135748

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and side of walk in cooler door. -caulking by triple sink