SALT & EMBER
322 N ALEXANDER ST, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 508-468-6041
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 10 flying insects under the fry cutting machine. - 4+ flying insects at 3 compartment sink - 8 flying insects at utensils storage rack - 10 flying insects at front bar. -34 total
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024067025 | Nov 19, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers - small white cutting board at fry station. - can opener
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - floor in back prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - red microwave in kitchen - small oven on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of drink station behind drink nozzles. - hood filters - enterior of fry cabinets
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - sheppards pie 112° - operator discarded. Coached operator on reheat processes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sheppards pie in heat well
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of bleach stored next to clean utensils.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers - small white cutting board at fry station. - can opener
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Operator moved hand sink and mop sink closer to 3 compartment sink. - operator moved hand sink 36" from original location.
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 -Women's Restroom -Family Restroom
Equipment in poor repair. - walk-in door at front bar.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - floor under fryers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under front hand sink at front bar.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor at walk-in door at front bar.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - floor in back prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - red microwave in kitchen - small oven on cooks line.
Light not functioning. - light fixture in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of drink station behind drink nozzles. - hood filters - enterior of fry cabinets
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. - sanitizer bucket stored on expo station.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 20, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets on service cooler under tea station. - white chest freezers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - walls in prep area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. - hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of freezer in back area.
Nov 19, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 27 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate20 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. - - meds stored with clean plates.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 10 flying insects under the fry cutting machine. - 4+ flying insects at 3 compartment sink - 8 flying insects at utensils storage rack - 10 flying insects at front bar. -34 total
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 4 droppings under hand sink in back prep area. - 4 droppings on floor under back prep table - 2 droppings on top hand towel dispenser. - 5 droppings on wall ledge and floor next to utensils storage area. - 15 total droppings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw pork 54° under 4 hours, per operator.Operator place in freezer for quick cool.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - quich in cold holing unit in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on line - interior of fryers - electric slicer - French cutting machine. -Speed racks in walk-in cooler - Soda gun
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - men's restroom
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach at soda rack. - 1 dead roach under storage shelve in Back prep area. - 2 total dead roaches
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink stored on prep table.in back.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee purse store next to clean utensils at service counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets on service cooler under tea station. - white chest freezers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - under 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all equipment and shelving in prep and kitchen areas. - front bar
Hole in or other damage to wall. - walls in prep area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Red microwave - microwave on line - small oven on line
Light not functioning. - hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of freezer in back area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler at tea station - cold holding unit in kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - reach in at tea station
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - kitchen area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - pipe under 3 compartment sink
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 2 spray bottles of cleaner stored with plastic cups at front bar. -spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean plates
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb next hand sink in back area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers in kitchen area. - white cutting board on cooks line - can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - handsink in prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - handsink used as dump sink at front bar.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks next to soda rack.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink on prep table in kitchen area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. - rust on lids of White chest freezer in in back area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -back pre area
Food stored on floor. - soda box stored on floor next to soda rack in service area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine - hood fliters over char grill.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - Reach in in back area. - cold holding unit cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - leaking discharge pipe under 3 compartment sink.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floors throughout the entire restaurant
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food - raw pork stored over cooked beef Raw chicken stored over raw beef
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw pork 48° operator discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tablets stored next to clean plates.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - located next to hand sink in back area.Hose Bibb
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on cooks line. -Interior of fryers and Baskets
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - Beef stew made Saturday - marina prepared on Saturday
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located next to bag n box rack
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 2 drinks stored on table at drink station.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -Back prep area
Food stored on floor. -Bag n box soda next to drink rack. - several cases of food stored in walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line - turbo chef oven on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -All equipment in back prep, dish area -exterior of all equipment on cooks line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - All cold holding units on cooks line.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken and unused equipment in back area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk sugar
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.