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SALTED FRY

112 W 3 AVE, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 386-314-5484

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4509089
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per over more than four hours. Cole Slaw (61F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks at front counter. Operator chained.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Trash cans soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior in back kitchen area. Operator cleaner.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
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Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over Cole slaw dressing 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. Fryer baskets soiled. White cutting board on prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with fryer oil pan. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Email time plan to operator. Operator printed and filled out.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with clear liquid at hand washing sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor at three compartment sink.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor at soda machine.
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in the kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per over more than four hours. Cole Slaw (61F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per over more than four hours. Cole Slaw (61F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
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. Quaternary over 500 +++ operator changed water rechecked 200 ppm
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups. Operator removed.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer -Interior of fryers - white cutting board on make line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink blocked with oil filtering machine.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook preparing food
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on true cold holding unit in kitchen area.
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. - 3 light fixtures in hood system
Basic/36-62-4
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Basic/33-34-4
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to food under prep table.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - paper towels in hallway
Basic/24-26-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms stored over deli meats
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.