Clermont, Lake County

PICO BISTRO

792 W MONTROSE ST, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Jan 21, 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.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24315402

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over tomato sauce in upright reach in cooler in storage area, operator moved eggs to bottom. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24315407

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -ground beef, reach in cooler, operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 24315410

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

50-09-4

Detail 24315409

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

08B-47-4

Detail 24315405

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cooking oil in storage area

14-69-4

Detail 24315408

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 24315403

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled -floor drain is soiled -filters on hood suppression system have residue buildup Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24315406

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

25-02-4

Detail 24315404

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

50-09-4

Detail 23754503

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

16-04-4

Detail 23754504

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23754501

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers -floor drain under triple sink

25-06-4

Detail 23754502

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -take out containers. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

22-39-4

Detail 22842597

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. -200++

03D-01-5

Detail 22842596

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked ground beef, cooling for 3 hours (106F - Cooling), cooked chicken, cooling for three hours (96F - Cooling).

01B-36-5

Detail 22842599

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. cooked ground beef, cooling for 3 hours (106F - Cooling);cooked chicken, cooling for three hours (96F - Cooling);

08A-05-6

Detail 22842604

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon over cheese in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22842605

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked ground beef, cooling for 3 hours (106F - Cooling); cooked chicken, cooling for three hours (96F - Cooling);

31A-09-4

Detail 22842600

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by garbage can Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22842593

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

36-73-4

Detail 22842598

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath fryers

08B-38-4

Detail 22842603

Basic - Food stored on floor. -cooking oil on floor Corrected On-Site

16-04-4

Detail 22842595

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.

23-03-4

Detail 22842594

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under hood suppression system -drain under triple sink

16-46-4

Detail 22842602

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-17-4

Detail 22842601

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed strawberries over cheese in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-03-4

Detail 21773119

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used three compartment sink. Coached employee. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21773116

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided document.

31A-09-4

Detail 21773120

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with sponge soap bottle, and knife. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 21773118

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

22-38-5

Detail 21773123

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee states he uses soap and water for dishes. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21773122

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef made yesterday not date marked. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21773121

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-04-4

Detail 21773117

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

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 21105258

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup in handsink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21105257

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