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MOUNT DORA DAIRY QUEEN

2590 W OLD US HIGHWAY 441, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-383.5092

Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4501129
Grade history
JUL 23
APR 24
AUG 24
JUN 25
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2015020412Apr 16, 2015May 27, 2015$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents by fry station Ceiling tiles by fry station
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall by the mop sink. Hole in wall at dish drying rack
Basic/36-24-5
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at drive thru
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at drive thru
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the kitchen
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops in bucket at mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
The state's own report →
Jun 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station. - can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle with purple liquid.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored on shake machine.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk-in freezer door gasket - hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. - men's bathroom, handle is broken. Water is still accessible and operates with no problem.
Basic/29-09-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 11, 2023□ 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 ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. hood fliters
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Sep 11, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Associated medicine stored on top shelf above cake icing dyes.
High priority/41-07-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in dining area. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
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
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. 15 employees
Intermediate/11-26-1
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. hood fliters
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.