ROOT & BRANCH BISTRO & BAR

Name: ROOT & BRANCH BISTRO & BAR
Address: 1200 OAKLEY SEAVER DR STE 102 & 104, CLERMONT, FL, 34711, US
Rating: 79.3

1200 OAKLEY SEAVER DR STE 102 & 104, CLERMONT, FL 34711

License #4508813

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79.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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ROOT & BRANCH BISTRO & BAR in CLERMONT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 8 critical, 3 major, 22 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[41-15-5] 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. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500++ppm); stored next to cooking oil on cook line. Operator discarded solution, made new, 200 ppm, and moved to a separate area.
[47-03-4] Observed electrical outlet in disrepair above prep table in kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -short speed rack in back hallway -top back of fryer cabinets are soiled -exterior of oven and sides of grills of cook line are soiled -shelf under grills have residue buildup
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -1 small black bug on cook line, operator destroyed and cleaned area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open beverage on shelf above prep table in kitchen
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cook line. Operator placed new one in cooler.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing above mop sink.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -red boards in dish area.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing at ice machine in kitchen
[01B-36-5] 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 potatoes (88F - cooling 3 hours), in deep covered pan in reach in cooler
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -heavy cream (62F - Cold Holding), reach in cooler on cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to cooler for quick chill, 53F
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef over raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved pork above beef.

Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef over raw salmon in walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
[01B-38-5] Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. --prepped raw crab cakes (48F - prepared yesterday, ambient cooling since); raw steak (47F-cut yesterday, ambient cooling since )
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pasta in reach in cooler on cook line, operator determined date and dated.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce 50F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); housemade remoulade sauce (63F - Cold Holding), make table on cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk on cooler for quick chill.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back of fryer cabinets
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink in back kitchen not operable.
[36-24-5] Damage to wall by dish machine
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -hat stored near tongs in front kitchen. Operator corrected.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on upright reach in cooler
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white boards in dish area, operator discarded.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -bar
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on cook line
[36-73-4] Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris under dish machine.

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