DARK AND LIGHT CAFE
334 N DONNELLY ST, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-932-3125
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes dated 9/22/23
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At prep sink.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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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.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 87F. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in back kitchen area. Operator cleaned.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in prep reach in cooler. Operator washed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at front counter. Operator cleaned.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by trash can and hand washing sinks.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At prep sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in prep area. Operator labeled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chocolate container. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In sugar container. Operator labeled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small trace of black substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting board stored in back area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. - unwashed Avocados stored with ready to foods at the salad station
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - cold water at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - gallon milk open 3 days prior
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on sandwich station
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No copy of latest inspection report available.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - Bulk panko - Bulk sugar
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 potatoes date marked 9/22/23. Operator discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes dated 9/22/23
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Serving utensils stored handle side down on Moffat oven
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - lettuce store over ready to eat foods in Sir Lawrence reach in cooler.
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.