DORA CAFE
3201 N HWY 19A, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352.383-2323
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
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FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cook line.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line. Floor by dry storage area bu drink boxes.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by handwashing sink. Wall by three compartment sink and dish washer.
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 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. Tuna Salad Cole slaw Dated 3-27
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Pan cake batter batter (64F - Cold Holding); Waffle batter (62F - Cold Holding) Deli Ham (62F - Cold Holding) Sliced turkey (64F - Cold Holding) Egg wash (64F - Cold Holding) breakfast potatoes (61F)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Pan cake batter batter (64F - Cold Holding); Waffle batter (62F - Cold Holding) Deli Ham (62F - Cold Holding) Egg wash (64F - Cold Holding) Sliced turkey (64F - Cold Holding) breakfast potatoes (61F)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrubber in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line. Floor by dry storage area bu drink boxes.
Food stored on floor. Creamers at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by handwashing sink. Wall by three compartment sink and dish washer.
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw Shell eggs grabbed wrap and continued cooking without gloves change or hand hand washing.
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 chill Cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on shelf with bottled water and ketchup. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200++ operator changed water recheck 50 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White Cutting board in the kitchen
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided plan. Operator filled out and posted.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back kitchen area soiled
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under dry storage shelf in back kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at prep area soiled. Oven at cook line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled in the kitchen. Fan guard in walk in cooler Operator cleaned.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. White upright Reach in freezer interior soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish washing area.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw beef patties stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken stored over raw beef in white Kenmore freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pre cooked sausage 52°, Per operator out out 30 minutes less 4 hours., Operator placed in cooler for quick cool. New temp 43°
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets. - 2 white cutting boards - electric slicer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all cooking equipment and equipment
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwaves on cooks line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in door gasket - reach in cooler gaskets - exterior of fryers - exterior of flat top grill - back area equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line - glass door reach in cooler
Stored food not covered. - quiche stored in walk-in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls in kitchen - dish area
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - raw whole muscle beef stored with deli ham
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked sausage patties 54° out less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler for quick cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - both white cutting boards in kitchen. - interior of fryer and baskets. - electric slicer.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored next to clean silverware at expo.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - pans stored under electric slicer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in cooler - all floors under all cooking equipment in kitchen.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -all microwaves on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket on walk-in cooler. - exterior of fryers, flat top grill - all cooking equipment in back kitchen area. - gaskets on on cooks line -
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -all reach in coolers, cooks line glass door cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout the kitchen and dish area.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw ground beef stored over raw pork in white freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets. - electric slice - white cutting board in back area.
Mop sink removed from food dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwaves on cooks line
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryers - exterior of cooking equipment in back area. - hood fliters
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Glass door reach in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls throughout the entire kitchen area.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. -white cutting board on cooks line and prep area -Interior of fryers and fry baskets -Can opener
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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - inside door
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Dish area ceilings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - large pot stored on Kenmore freezer in dry storage area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine. - Exterior of all equipment in front and back kitchen areas. -Hood filters
Soiled floors. -Floor under all cooking equipment soiled in kitchen area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout the entire kitchen area.
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.