Tavares, Lake County

THE TAVARES DOG HOUSE LLC

201 WEST RUBY ST, Tavares, FL 32778

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
5 Intermediate
Nov 25, 2024
City
Tavares
County
Lake
Status
Closed
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.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 13

22-02-4

Detail 23382519

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23382530

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23382523

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

53A-05-6

Detail 23382522

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-02-4

Detail 23382525

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

50-09-4

Detail 23382531

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 23382524

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee bag stored with food items in kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 23382528

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryers Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23382526

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 23382520

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

23-03-4

Detail 23382529

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 23382527

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - unwrapped plastic ware stored handle side down in service area. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23382521

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind cooking equipment in kitchen

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

41-10-4

Detail 22741883

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - cleaning wipes stored over condiments in server area. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22741888

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of fryers and baskets - white cutting boards on cooks line. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22741892

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink in kitchen area blocked with trash can. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22741884

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. - 1 new hire Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22741889

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

51-11-4

Detail 22741893

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank in hallway Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22741887

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - red cutting board stored on back shelf in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22741885

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all cooking equipment.

10-20-4

Detail 22741882

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

22-08-4

Detail 22741881

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave oven on prep table. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22741891

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. a¿¿exterior of fryer , pizza oven, flat top grill. - hood fliters Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22741890

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen area.

29-11-4

Detail 22741886

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand sink in kitchen area.

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

41-10-4

Detail 22353942

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf above coffee machine.

22-02-4

Detail 22353938

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Flat top grill - White cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryers and Baskets - pizza peel stored directly on pizza oven

31A-09-4

Detail 22353937

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to prep table blocked with a trash can. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22353936

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 hires.

22-20-5

Detail 22353933

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

14-01-5

Detail 22353940

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup stored in bulk flour.

51-11-4

Detail 22353939

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Tanks located at front bar.

14-09-4

Detail 22353932

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line.

36-12-4

Detail 22353935

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22353941

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 22353934

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of fryers. - exterior of ice machine

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 13

41-10-4

Detail 21800240

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on shelf above clean cup. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21800241

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line.

53A-05-6

Detail 21800250

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-02-4

Detail 21800244

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in hallway. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21800246

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

11-26-1

Detail 21800252

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. 9 employees

41-17-4

Detail 21800249

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle with clear liquid Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21800242

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located next to managers office. Repeat Violation

24-26-4

Detail 21800248

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Plastic bowl and plates stored directly on floor next to white chest freezer in kitchen area.

36-12-4

Detail 21800251

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen area

10-20-4

Detail 21800245

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

24-18-4

Detail 21800243

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Plastic ware store handle side down in service area in hallway. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21800247

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink next to can opener. Repeat Violation

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21602362

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over sliced onions. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21602363

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hallway by bar. -By ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21602364

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Spray bottle at wait station.

51-11-4

Detail 21602366

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

13-04-4

Detail 21602361

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cook.

08B-38-4

Detail 21602360

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21602359

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan cover in walk in cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 21602365

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink by fryer.

May 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

31B-02-4

Detail 21100219

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at multiple handwash sinks throughout kitchen Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21100221

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cups in panko and flour. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21100225

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -2 tanks near patio exit. Operator moved to secure location. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21100222

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -jugs of oil stored on floor next to ice machine -cases of drinks on floor in kitchen -Buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21100220

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

23-03-4

Detail 21100224

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover soiled in walk in cooler

25-06-4

Detail 21100217

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -unwrapped forks and spoons in beverage service area not inverted Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 21100218

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 21100223

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar lacking label Corrected On-Site

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-42-4

Detail 20345613

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 20345612

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over bread. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20345616

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chill 123f. Advised to reheat. Chef turned unit on high. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20345614

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fryer cover stored over handsink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20345610

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20345615

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20345611

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Boxes of potatoes in kitchen. -Case of eggs in walk in cooler. Warning