Epic Theatres of Clermont

2405 Us Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711
Other
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Epic Theatres of Clermont has been inspected six times since 2023. On Sep 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

Epic Theatres of Clermont's latest score of 55 falls below the Clermont average of 68. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -portioned cheese sauce (113F - Hot Holding), hot holding unit at concession counter, held less than four hours per operator. Advised operator to use Time as a Public Health Control, provided form.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispensers at all soda dispensers **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. -Diana
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of blue liquid in back hallway. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -back dry storage hallway
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers and upright reach in freezers -wall and caulking by mop sink has residue buildup -floor drains at triple sink in kitchen and bar heavily soiled -underside of soda nozzles soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda station on 1-8 side **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -several bottles on front line not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -back storage area **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag by food boxes under shelf across from popcorn. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor and drain soiled/has accumulation of debris under triple sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of soda machines on 1-8 side -gaskets on reach in cooler on front line
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in back storage area.
29-20-5
50
May 14, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -manager Sierra hired in November. In process of obtaining certification.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior ice nozzles on soda machines on the low side of theater. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of blue liquid on trash can in back kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -on metal plate in back area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee working concession stand. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler on front line -gaskets on reach in freezer in back area -exterior of soda nozzles
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -on floor in bar storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -by handwash sink by kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4
58
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink at front bar. Spray bottle of cleaner stored in front of hotdog machine.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chutes at self serve drink machines. Can opener at front counter. White cutting board on pizza station
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning brushes stored in hand sink at front bar. Hand sink next to mop sink blocked with trash can and mop buckets.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza spatula stored in hand sink on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees handling food. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cold holding units on front line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front bar. Ice machine in back area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on ice machine. Ice paddle stored directly on ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven on front line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Light fixture over 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cold holding units on front line.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks stored next to Togo drinking cups at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
35
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles next to salt **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Coached manager **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior, upper and lower, or pizza make station - interior of pizza oven - self serve soda machine nozzles - self serve soda machine ice chutes - ice machine at bar, upper doors soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at pizza station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at pizza make station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at service counter. Employee coached. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair near ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncooked chicken over dessert nuggets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles next to salt **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior, upper and lower, or pizza make station - interior of pizza oven - self serve soda machine nozzles - self serve soda machine ice chutes - ice machine at bar, upper doors soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No trash can provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 74F in 9-16 ladies restroom, 74F at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at pizza make station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at service counter. Employee coached. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor, caramel corn in storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair near ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler storing beverages at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at pizza station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Epic Theatres of Clermont last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Epic Theatres of Clermont on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Epic Theatres of Clermont?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Epic Theatres of Clermont.

How does Epic Theatres of Clermont compare to other restaurants in Clermont?

Epic Theatres of Clermont most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.

Has Epic Theatres of Clermont's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Epic Theatres of Clermont have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Epic Theatres of Clermont means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Epic Theatres of Clermont inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Epic Theatres of Clermont is inspected around two times per year on average.