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BAVARIAN HAUS

433 N ALEXANDER ST, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-735-8387

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508574
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from 2 days prior. Franks (49F - Cold Holding); Ham (49F - Cold Holding); Pork Chops (48F - Cold Holding) Warning**
High priority/01B-02-5/
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. One cracked egg.
High priority/12A-27-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from 2 days prior. Franks (49F - Cold Holding); Ham (49F - Cold Holding); Pork Chops (48F - Cold Holding) Warning**
High priority/01B-02-5/
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from 2 days prior. Franks (49F - Cold Holding); Ham (49F - Cold Holding); Pork Chops (48F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Mr Clean cleaner on shelf with food storage bags.operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen. Nozzles at front counter.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with pans. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line. Microwave soiled.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White upright cooler gaskets. White chest freezer gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White upright cooler interior.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink. Wall by white chest freezer.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table Can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by dishwasher and prep table. Floor at cook line. Floor by white chest freezer soiled. Floor at three compartment sink. Floor at front counter.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour container.
Basic/10-01-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave across from cook line Oven at cook line soiled. Fryer baskets soiled
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets by prep table soiled. Upright white Frigidaire freezer and refrigerator. Exterior cooking equipment.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by prep table. Upright white Frigidaire freezer and refrigerator.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cookline soiled. Wall across from white chest freezer.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -interior of fryers - electric slicer - salad station
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - 2 frying pans stored in hand sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on white refrigerator in storage area. - microwave stored over electric slicer.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment. - under all equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. - bottle water stored in hallway
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - stove oven - both microwave in kitchen
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -Exterior of all cooking equipment.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment - wall throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Worn, torn and/or soiled carpeting. - in dining area.
Basic/36-10-4
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda nozzle - interior of fryer and basket. - white cutting board on make station. - can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of cooking equipment - Stove top
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner and bleach stored above food items in kitchen area.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets -Electric slicer - can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cold holding unit in back storage area.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor at front bar
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of cold station. - exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - pork and noodles set out in the sink at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer (cos) - interior of fryers and fry baskets - Can opener (cos)
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. 1 new hire
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Floor at front bar area
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets on Migali reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Basic/23-03-4

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