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EDEN ABBEY BREWING COMMUNITY

405 S HIGHLAND ST, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-729-6698

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats159
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4509002
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4-5 under dish machine in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator more than 4 hours. Rice (61F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding);
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours. Rice (61F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding);
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quatenety strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Show the remaining 9 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates bowls on dish drying rack.
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor by dishwasher soiled Floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave both black and white in the kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in freezer gaskets. Upright reach in freezer gaskets in the kitchen Trash cans
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior. Upright reach in freezer interior in the kitchen
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over chopped lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by microwave. Wall by upright freezer
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
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Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on dish drying rack.
Basic/24-05-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cook line.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under dry storage racks.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bucket of oats on floor in dry storage. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line. Three microwave across from cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets by cook line. Hood filters at cook line. All reach in coolers and freezer gaskets in the kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by cook line. Reach in coolers and freezer in the kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line.
Basic/29-49-6
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. In back storage area.
Basic/33-31-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at prep area. Wall in dish area.
Basic/36-27-5
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray bottle of cleaner stored above bag n box box
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun in sever area. - White cutting board on cooks line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Both Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - case of paper towels in dry storage area.
Basic/24-26-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - kitchen area floors
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cook's line.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. - 2 lights in hood system.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fryer cabinets -exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line. - hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda gun nozzle next to ice machine. - interior of fryers - white cutting board on cooks line - soda gun at front bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - front bar hand sink used as dump sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - front bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom facility not clean. - employee restroom
Basic/32-07-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
Basic/32-04-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - double door cold holding unit in service area.
Basic/23-24-4
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - case of napkins
Basic/24-26-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom
Basic/32-12-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryer
Basic/36-73-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - chip paint in kitchen
Basic/36-11-4
Food stored on floor. - bag n box stored next to soda rack
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. - pain meds stored next to coffee cups.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 2 spray bottles of cleaner stored next to cooking oil.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers - white cutting board on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - case of napkins
Basic/24-26-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor - bagged ice in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - spoons at service area.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef cooked previous day and stored in covered hotel pan in walk in cooler 42F at the edge and 50F in the center. See stop sale
High priority/03D-02-5
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled cell phone then put gloves on without handwashing. Employee then scooped and reheated food and touched ice
High priority/12A-07-5
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4-5 under dish machine in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef 12/21, cooked wings 12/21, pimento cheese 12/9, peanut sauce made with commercially processed coconut milk 12/15
High priority/01B-24-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in the bar
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar handsink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Issued to operator who posted.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on reach in cooler
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored under dripping condensation. Continental cooler in server area next to bag in the box soda dripping onto containers and pooling water in pans/lids and bottom of cooler.
Basic/08B-52-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving between walk in cooler and walk in freezer with unused plates and chafing dishes soiled
Basic/23-03-4

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.