JEREMIAH'S
501 N HIGHLAND ST, Mt Dora FL 32757 · (352)383-7444
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
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 added time mark. See stop sale.
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++. Rechecked 50PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets at cook line. White cutting board at cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In apple sauce container. Operator removed.
Dead roaches on premises. One under three compartment sink. Operator removed and cleaned.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under dish washer.
Food stored on floor. French fries. Operator removed. French fries in walk in cooler. Box of soda on floor at the bar..
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Operator discarded. 6 chipped plates.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at the end of cook line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On top of prep table. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters. Operator inverted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to tea machine
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. By dishwasher.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 dented cans of jalapeños.
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 Raw Fish (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled. Fryer baskets by cook line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in dry storage area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By cook line
Food stored on floor. 2 bottles of cooking oil in the kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in the kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods at cook line
Plumbing system in disrepair. By hand washing sink close to dish area. Operator fixed
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -cream of tomato soup 140° -Broccoli cheddar soup 128° -chowder soup 135° - operator discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink at 3rd bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer -White cutting boards on cooks line. -Tea urns - tea backets
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Front bar hand sink used as dump sink.
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/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - Chicken pot pie, and chicken dumplings made 2 days prior. -shepherd pie, and sandwiches made I day prior. - all stored in reach in in kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom bar side
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo boxes in dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored on shelf above make line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - side door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area. - hole in floor under ice machine.
Food stored on floor. - soda box at front bar. - cooking oil in dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dishwasher trays - Hood filters - exterior of ice machine.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind cooking equipment
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner Stored on bar counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line - electric slicer
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. - front bar hand sink used as a dump sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance on kick plate.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood fliters -burner grates -exterior of boiler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk sugar
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Electric slicer (cos) -White cutting boards on cooks line -Interior of fryers and fry baskets
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored above open container of lettuce.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood fliters
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pizza shells stored in Reach-in cooler in kitchen area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef patties stored over raw fish.in reach in on cooks line
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 3 spray bottles hanging on hand sink At patio bar.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bulk ham and turkey in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back bar, items stored in hand sink.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in apple sauce
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave located on cooks line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack and cigarettes stored with food in dry storage area.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fliters.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in reach in cooler 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.