AVE MARIA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

Name: AVE MARIA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
Address: 1410 FL 436, CASSELBERRY, FL, 32707, US
Rating: 69.4

1410 FL 436, CASSELBERRY, FL 32707

License #6905080

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69.4 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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AVE MARIA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE in CASSELBERRY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 2 critical, 6 major, 16 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 24, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 5 major, and 7 minor.

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing is date marked
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawing in package. Item still frozen Operator removed from packaging
[11-26-1] 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. Gave operator a copy and all employees working filled out
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, vacuum breaker above splitter. Needs to be placed on hose side of splitter
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar ice bin Operator removed
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout entire kitchen
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Kitchen Operator put some at sink
[53B-13-5] 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. Only one employee on staff has certification
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw shrimp over pan of cooked shrimp bottom make table
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in oven cook line
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots under table across from mop sink Operator removed
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter bar
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and womens restroom

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