How many health inspections has FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY had?

FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY ever been shut down?

Yes, FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY?

The most frequently cited violations at FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health policy.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY

16640 CAGAN CROSSING BLVD UNIT 302, Clermont, FL 34714

Lake County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY INC. · License: SEA4508761

FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY in Clermont, FL has 23 inspections on record with 148 total violations (6.4 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

23Inspections

148Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 13, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 9, 2018	Roach activity	09:55:00

Inspection History (23)

Mar 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jun 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Apr 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 10, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 24, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Lake County average of 0.05 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.61.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY had?: FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY ever been shut down?: Yes, FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY?: The most frequently cited violations at FOUR PALATES GELATO & BAKERY are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health policy.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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