PISCES RISING
239 W FOURTH AVE, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352.385.2669
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
FEB 24
SEP 24
APR 25
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MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board at cook line. Nozzle at the bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior Yellow Rice (53F - Cooling)
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Steak and potato cream soup (88F - Cooling)
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One egg on walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior Yellow Rice (53F - Cooling) Steak and potato cream soup (88F - Cooling)
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. Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); Salad mix (47F - Cold Holding) Raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); Rice (45F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Too much in container and covered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board at cook line. Nozzle at the bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid at the bar. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By bar area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dish drying rack.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored next to salt and pepper container and clean plates. Operator removed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Downstairs in dry storage.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing light cover in prep area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at the bar. Open inverted.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks wearing watches.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dish rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Reach in freezer gasket in prep area.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in prep area. Small reach in cooler at the bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In prep cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed melon and Pineapple over Pineapple salsa and sauces in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef patties stored over green beans
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - white cutting board at salad station - white cutting board on cooks line. - soda gun nozzle at front bar.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - moffat oven - American range oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at salad station - electric slicer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - both ice machines
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Ladies restroom - employee restroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - red, green, yellow, cutting stored in on drying rack.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink on cook's line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -top oven on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of fryers
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Roe stored over cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored over raw salmon in walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - stainless cleaner stored next to bags of pizza flour.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose bib in dish area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (COS)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in dish area
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee bathroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk bread flour, all purpose flour,
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cooks on front line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - bread oven in bread area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk powdered sugar, all purpose flour
Jul 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located out side back door. Hose Bibb located in dish area.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing grout in dish area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.hood fliters
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish person
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. corn salsa (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); cooked brisket (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all food items were place in cooler 3hours prior. Advised operator to replace with new in ice bath and place food in freezer for quick chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored over prep table in bread area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located out side back door. Hose Bibb located in dish area.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Hand sink next cooks line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink next to salad station
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located next to bag n box rack.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing grout in dish area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.hood fliters
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.