CODY'S ON 4TH
111 E 4 AVE, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352.735.8426
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed before end of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 Microwaves in the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets by prep area soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed before end of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol toiled bowl cleaner and degreaser stored above trays with sugar and portion cup lids in dry storage. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen. Meat slicer by prep area soiled.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad and cooked pork in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the kitchen. Floor at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Bottled water and can sodas at front counter. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 Microwaves in the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets by prep area soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by upright cooler in the kitchen. Wall by prep area Wall by three compartment sink.
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine in kitchen
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - napkins stored in storage area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open bottle of water stored next to blender on front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under equipment in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in kitchen
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - silverware stored handle side down at rolling station.
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Julie Brooks
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine in kitchen
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - napkins stored in storage area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open bottle of water stored next to blender on front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under equipment in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in kitchen
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - silverware stored handle side down at rolling station.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed lettuce stored over soups and potato salad in glass door cooler in storage area.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf with clean utensils
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - Bulk deli meats and cheeses in reach in cooler on cooks line - Sliced sliced deli meats in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White and red cutting boards on cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - White and red cutting board on cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 2 drinks stored on front counter at the blender.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - small oven on cooks line - both microwaves on cooks line
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -forks and knives stored handle side down on ice machine.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - lettuce stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind electric slicer
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.