Dora Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Dora Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 15 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Dora Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Mount Dora restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line. Floor by dry storage area bu drink boxes. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by handwashing sink. Wall by three compartment sink and dish washer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna Salad Cole slaw Dated 3-27
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Pan cake batter batter (64F - Cold Holding); Waffle batter (62F - Cold Holding) Deli Ham (62F - Cold Holding) Sliced turkey (64F - Cold Holding) Egg wash (64F - Cold Holding) breakfast potatoes (61F) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Pan cake batter batter (64F - Cold Holding); Waffle batter (62F - Cold Holding) Deli Ham (62F - Cold Holding) Egg wash (64F - Cold Holding) Sliced turkey (64F - Cold Holding) breakfast potatoes (61F) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrubber in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line. Floor by dry storage area bu drink boxes. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Creamers at front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by handwashing sink. Wall by three compartment sink and dish washer.
36-27-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
33
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw Shell eggs grabbed wrap and continued cooking without gloves change or hand hand washing.
12A-27-4
High Priority - 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 chill Cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on shelf with bottled water and ketchup. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200++ operator changed water recheck 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White Cutting board in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided plan. Operator filled out and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back kitchen area soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under dry storage shelf in back kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at prep area soiled. Oven at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled in the kitchen. Fan guard in walk in cooler Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. White upright Reach in freezer interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish washing area.
29-11-4
26
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - raw whole muscle beef stored with deli ham **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked sausage patties 54° out less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler for quick cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - both white cutting boards in kitchen. - interior of fryer and baskets. - electric slicer. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored next to clean silverware at expo. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - pans stored under electric slicer
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in cooler - all floors under all cooking equipment in kitchen.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -all microwaves on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket on walk-in cooler. - exterior of fryers , flat top grill - all cooking equipment in back kitchen area. - gaskets on on cooks line - **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -all reach in coolers , cooks line glass door cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout the kitchen and dish area.
36-27-5
27
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw ground beef stored over raw pork in white freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets. - electric slice - white cutting board in back area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Mop sink removed from food dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all cooking equipment . **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwaves on cooks line
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryers - exterior of cooking equipment in back area. - hood fliters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Glass door reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls throughout the entire kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cooks line and prep area -Interior of fryers and fry baskets -Can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. 1 new hire **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - inside door **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Dish area ceilings **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - large pot stored on Kenmore freezer in dry storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine. - Exterior of all equipment in front and back kitchen areas. -Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled floors. -Floor under all cooking equipment soiled in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout the entire kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced ham (52F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (52F - Cold Holding); ham steak (52F - Cold Holding) Pre operator items were pulled from walk-in cooler 2 hours prior. Operator placed pan in ice bath and ice bags on top. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. Raw beef patties stored over biscuits in a walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Kenmore Reach in freezer raw chicken stored above raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer Can opener White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. 1 new employee, Dishwasher
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small reach in coolers next to gas stove.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind all cooking equipment in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor under all cooking equipment soiled in kitchen area.
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All Microwaves on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all cooking equipment. Exterior of ice machine. Dish machine trays **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
30
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish machine racks soiled with dirt. -wall by cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -shell eggs stored over lemons in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding), less than 3 hours.? -kitchen reach in cooler chicken (59F - Cold Holding); sliced corned beef (59F - Cold Holding); quiche (59F - Cold Holding)/ 3 hours . Operator relocated to another unit. - Food preparation area Glass door reach in cooler pasta (44F - Cold Holding); recently returned to unit, -Front counterReach in cooler butter (68F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding). 3 hours . -Cook line make line cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); burgers (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding)/1.5 hours . Operator placed ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Shell eggs by grill date marked 5 hours ago. As per Operator , placed two hours ago,Operator updated for 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-01-5
Basic - Wash ware area ceiling /ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door reach in cooler by dish machi. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish machine racks soiled with dirt. -wall by cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dora Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dora Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dora Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Dora Cafe.
How does Dora Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Dora Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Dora Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dora Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dora Cafe 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 Dora Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dora Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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