1921 MOUNT DORA
142 E 4TH AVE, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-385-1921
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects in the kitchen.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects in the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Raw burger patty (48F - Cold Holding); Steak Fillet (48F - Cold Holding);
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. In the kitchen
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under server station Floor at the bar Floor under spice rack at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Trash cans in server area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
Oct 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked onion relish.Dated 9/26/25 Piollo dated 9-22 Cream sauce dated 9/13 Leek dated 9/18
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41. Per operator less than 4 hours. Blue Cheese (63F - Cold Holding); Garlic butter (62F - Cold Holding), rechecked 170 F; Carmalize Onions (70F - cold Holding) rechecked 179F.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters and mussels.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine heavily soiled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 80F.
Oct 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. On 2 dishmachines.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked onion relish.Dated 9/26/25 Piollo dated 9-22 Cream sauce dated 9/13 Leek dated 9/18
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41. Per operator less than 4 hours. Blue Cheese (63F - Cold Holding); Garlic butter (62F - Cold Holding), rechecked 170 F; Carmalize Onions (70F - cold Holding) rechecked 179F.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters and mussels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at the bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine heavily soiled.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 80F.
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
May 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roasted oysters (51F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shropshire Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (51F - Cold Holding); arugula lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sausage (51F - Cold Holding); smoke pork (51F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. - reach in cooler across the pizza oven.
Food stored on floor. - coffee beans stored in upstairs dry storage. - cooking oil in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Beef Fat 80 -operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 56° operator placed in reach in cooler. - Beef fat 80° Suggested to To go time plan for these items
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. - butter on cooks line
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda saddle at front bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink at front bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chloride test strips
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. - 2 new hires
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. - spray bottle at 3 compartment sink.
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. Carlos Cruz.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine in front service area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. - men's bathroom handle
Food stored on floor. - Coffee beans dry storage -Cooking oil
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -at front bar.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Spray bottle hanging on hand sink in service station.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink next to ice machine used as dump sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - 2 unlabeled spray bottles of liquid in pastry room. - 1 bottle in service area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -Ice machine door broken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.