HAYSTAX RESTAURANT
2744 W OLD HWY 441, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-589-0510
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live under bread table. -4 live under double door silver refrigerator. -1 live on floor at wait station. -1 live on Saran Wrap roll. -3 live by water pump at kitchen entrance.
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator more than 4 hours Sausage links (57F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours Sausage links (57F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shell eggs.See stop sale. Operator added time
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Over 500 +++ operator changed water. Rechecked 200 ppm
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. Can opener soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer Floor at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line soiled. Upright white cooler gaskets. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both Reach in coolers at the end of cook line soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In both reach in coolers at the end of cook line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator fixed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink next to ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour at the end of cook line.
May 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 23, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live under bread table. -4 live under double door silver refrigerator. -1 live on floor at wait station. -1 live on Saran Wrap roll. -3 live by water pump at kitchen entrance.
May 22, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live under bread table. -4 live under double door silver refrigerator. -1 live on floor at wait station. -1 live on Saran Wrap roll. -3 live by water pump at kitchen entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sausage 58f, Coleslaw 52f, Cut tomato 55f, Ham 54f, Sausage 54f. Sausage 47f, Waffle batter 46f Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Eggs, home fries. Operator determined correct time.
Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead to right corner of cook line. -8 dead under shelving at wait station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in freezer.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under grill. -Shelving under grill.
Feb 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior egg reach in soiled Interior microwave Can opener soiled Oven at the end of cook line. Interior white reach in Soda nozzles
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing dish area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in dining area. Floor in the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Gaskets through out
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at hand washing sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe at hand washing sink.
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 6 small flying insects by ice machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Collard Green in walk in cooler dated 2-13-26
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One cracked egg in walk in cooler.See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on shelf next to sauces. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior egg reach in soiled Interior microwave Can opener soiled Oven at the end of cook line. Interior white reach in Soda nozzles
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with boxes and trash can operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rags stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing dish area
Dead roaches on premises. 1 under dishwasher
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in dining area. Floor in the kitchen
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Gaskets through out
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles in kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at prep area.
Utensils in poor condition. Chipped plates
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at hand washing sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe at hand washing sink.
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in the kitchen Floor by ice machine Floor in dish area
Light not functioning. One light at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of oven at cook lone. Fan guard in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); Cole Slaw (47F - Cold Holding); Diced Sausage (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); Cole Slaw (47F - Cold Holding); Diced Sausage (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Diced Ham (48F - Cold Holding
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket next to open container of sugar on shelf at cook line. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Fryer baskets at cook line Can opener soiled. Slicer at the end of cook line. Soda nozzle at front counter. Operator cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back kitchen area. Operator chained.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on dish rack at the end of cook line. Open inverted.
Dead roaches on premises. One in back kitchen area. Operator removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line. Operator provided.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line. Operator provided.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in the kitchen Floor by ice machine Floor in dish area
Food stored on floor. In wall in freezer. Operator removed.
Light not functioning. One light at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of oven at cook lone. Fan guard in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator cleaned.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate12 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. - sausage gravy dated 4/5. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw sausage links 54° Per operator set less than 30 minutes. Operator place in freezer for quick cool. -new temp 39°
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitize tablets stored with cleaner hanging next coffee mugs
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - electric slicer - white cutting board on cooks line
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employees restroom
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - bracelets
Equipment in poor repair. - reach in freezer on cooks line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - walk-in cooler and freezer floors.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - cooks line. - dish area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line
Light not functioning. - 1 light in hood system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - on cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - on cooks line - dish machine area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate19 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - operator place time make.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line and across expo -Electric slicer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - food debris in hand sink at kitchen entry
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. -unial in men's restroom
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee restroom.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located next to soda rack
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - top go bags
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. - bottom reach in freezer door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - candy and speaker on prep table across expo
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 next to men's restroom room and women's restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in kitchen - walk-in floor
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - on cooks line - dish machine area
In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - both microwaves on cooks line. - ovens on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryers, Flat top grill, microwaves - hood filters - exterior of ovens on cooks line. - dish washer trays
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cold holding right side of flat top grill. - reach in cold holding unit across Fryers. - reach in freezer on cooks line across ovens.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - cook changed gloves after cracking eggs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Butter pats 64° operator stated butter was set 1 hour. Operator place butter in walk-in cooler for quick cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board across expo - white cutting board on cooks line. - can opener -Electric slicer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone on cooks line
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 on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil next to electric slicer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - front ice bin at drink station at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - both microwaves on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood fliters - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cold holding unit on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - bags of diced ham and diced sausage set out at room temperature. Operator placed under running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind all cooking equipment
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf with clean containers in kitchen area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chocolate milk
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line. Can opener
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located at bag n box rack
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line. Ovens on cooks line
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Fry station cold holding unit on cooks line. White refrigerator on expo.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior Fry station Exterior of ice machine. Dish trays
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cold holding unit on cook line.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons stored on expo.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over cooked potatoes.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor under cooking equipment on cooks line.
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.