HIGHLAND STREET CAFE
185 S HIGHLAND ST, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 510 501 2879
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter 70° Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021041645 | Jul 23, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2020001084 | Dec 27, 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employees cracked eggs proceeded to scoop pancake batter with no gloves change or hand washing.
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. Chlorine over 200++. Operator changed water. Rechecked 50 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish washing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at cook line wearing bracelet. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler and freezer gaskets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under steam table. Floor in back kitchen area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Upright white reach in freezer gaskets. Stovetop in back kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Walk in cooler shelves. Upright white reach in freezer interior.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at cook line Walls in the kitchen.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw ground beef over strawberries in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
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 on top of raw ground beef in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
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 cooling. Chorizo (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting boards at cook line. Can opener on prep table.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks by soda area in dry storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying rack.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor at front counter by soda area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil on floor. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright white freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In powder sugar container. Manager fixed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer by cook line gaskets soiled. Exterior of cooking equipments at cook line Exterior reach in freezer at cook line. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by cook line interior soiled. Interior low boy at cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pots in dry storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wa At cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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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 cooling. Diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding);
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor at cook line Floor in the corner of handwashing sink in the kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor throughout kitchen area.
No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site. Several outside back door and heading to mop sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on white Midea freezer. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Three white Midea reach in freezers in the kitchen interior soiled. Reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled Wall by warmer soiled.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator added bleach rechecked 50 ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on the floor in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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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 cooling. Diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding);
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor at cook line Floor in the corner of handwashing sink in the kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor throughout kitchen area.
No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site. Several outside back door and heading to mop sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on white Midea freezer. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Three white Midea reach in freezers in the kitchen interior soiled. Reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled Wall by warmer soiled.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator added bleach rechecked 50 ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on the floor in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - 72° butter on tables in dining area. Per operator set out 2 hours prior. Operator removed placed in freezer for quick cool. New Temperature 32°
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on can good speed rack.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - toaster on cooks line - can opener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - black and pink substance on white kick plate in ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Pepsi stored on drink counter across ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under coking equipment in kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - freezer #1
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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. -walk-in cooler gasket -Hood filters
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - continental reach in Frig.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -Outside back door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored over cooked roast beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter 70° Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
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. - cooked potatoes. Out 1 hour prior Per operator. Operator placed correct time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line - brown cutting board in prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - scrubber stored in hand sink in kitchen.
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. - new hire
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - floors in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - freezer #1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Gasket walk-in cooler door.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - out side back door.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 2, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable kitchen
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched soiled dishes and out on gloves without washing hands
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours butter (63F - Cold Holding) cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning stored on prep table located in server 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. Per operator more than 24 hours -Quiche, ham, cooked chicken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler soiled. Interior microwave in server aisle soiled.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. 2 Benedict entrees without disclosure
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled located under hand wash sink in kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in server area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting located in dish wash area on clean rack
Floors not maintained smooth and durable kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall under 3 compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Wall behind equipment soiled Under equipment soiled Over of cold tables soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located across from walk in cooler
Sanitizer bucket stored equipment, utensils, linens, in dish area
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Out side the back door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.p in kitchen
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line. Electric slicer in prep area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of cooking equipment in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Continental refrigerator across walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen area.
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher person
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Line cook changing task.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Hand sanitizer stored on shelf next to drinking cups.
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/ John Thomas
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line. Electric slicer in prep area.
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/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of cooking equipment in kitchen area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Exterior of fryer, stand up freezer in kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatoraide stored in Continental reachin cooler across walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Continental refrigerator across walk-in cooler.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks stored on drying rack in dish area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment in 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.