Benny's

20651 Us 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757

American

Last inspected: Dec 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Benny's has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mount Dora restaurant scores 69. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on upright white freezer torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright double door cooler exterior soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright double door cooler interior soiled.

22-16-4

May 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Light not functioning. - 1 hood light

36-62-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on Frigidaire freezer.

14-11-5

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

27-02-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed strawberries stored over ready eat foods in glass door cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of cooking equipment.

23-03-4

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell egg stoved over ready to eat foods **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - Lettuce stored over corn door in glass door cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to nacho machine. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cast iron skillets for Funnel cakes. - mixer head

22-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters

23-03-4

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked sausage 108F, operator relocated to grill **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting boards lightly soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of green solution lacking label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel pans on storage shelves

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on white reach in freezer

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benny's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benny's on file is from Dec 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benny's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Benny's.

How does Benny's compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?

Benny's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Mount Dora average of 69.

Has Benny's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benny's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Benny's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Benny's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Benny's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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