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KINGS DONUTS DELI OF MT DORA

3301 N HWY 19A, Mount Dora FL 32757

Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4508970
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
NOV 25
JAN 26
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4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bag used to store dough. Operator removed.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over bread in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front counter and kitchen area. Floor under three compartment sink.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in dry storage area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in dry storage area.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop in the corner next to oven.
Basic/42-01-4
The state's own report →
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup on shelf about donut machine. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout the establishment.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at three compartment sink.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in cooler in dry storage Gaskets on Kool- It refrigerator in dry storage. Exterior ice machine... Exterior reach in cooler gasket at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls by three compartment sink Wall at donut prep area. Wall at hand washing sink Wall at three compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Icy hot on top of Blodget oven. Operator removed.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough in reach in cooler in dry storage.
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. Sliced turkey (52F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head next to Avalon Warmer. White cutting board at front counter sandwich station.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. One new employee. Provided form employee filled out and manager signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup on shelf about donut machine. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout the establishment.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bag of icing sugar on floor. Several buckets of donut fillings.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at three compartment sink.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 78F at front counter. Operator dumped water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett oven at cookline.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in cooler in dry storage Gaskets on Kool- It refrigerator in dry storage. Exterior ice machine... Exterior reach in cooler gasket at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior Kool- It refrigerator in dry storage. Interiorreach in cooler in dry storage
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bags of cups on floor at front counter.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls by three compartment sink Wall at donut prep area. Wall at hand washing sink Wall at three compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. See stop sale.
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Provided operator with public health control plan. Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 34 violations recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority7 Intermediate20 Basic
Show 34 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - foods in both reach in freezer and reach in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored over bread in glass door cooler in dry storage area.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooked egg patties 78° operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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. See stop sale.
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Vaseline stored next to small mixer across 3 compartment sink
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb out side back door.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Intermediate/11-03-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - all 3 mixer heads - interior of donut fryer - cutting board at sandwich station
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. - 3 employees currently working
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's bathrooms
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all handles in back kitchen area.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -soaker and keys stored on back prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 2 employees working preparing orders.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - all floors in dry storage area and kitchen area. - floor at front counter.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. -bulk sugar in dry storage area. - buckets of donuts filling stored next to ice machine. - donut filling on floor at front counter.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. - wall next to donut fryer
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - spoons stored in room temperature water.next to coffee pot
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in back area
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Light not functioning. - lights in hoods
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand ink at front counter
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all equipment in back kitchen - exterior of mixers - exterior of donut fryer - all floor drains in back kitchen area. -all speed racks. -all shelving in kitchen area.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. - bulk flour in dry storage area
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in back kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Oct 24, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Scrambled egg patties 74° operator discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - both mixer heads in back kitchen area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - Cold holding units in back area.
Basic/23-24-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine - exterior of Fryer
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - kool- it cold holding unit in back kitchen area.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall in back kitchen area next to fryer.
Basic/36-27-5

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.