Eden Abbey Brewing Community

405 S Highland St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
39
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Eden Abbey Brewing Community, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 11 violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.

Eden Abbey Brewing Community's latest score of 39 falls below the Mount Dora average of 69. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator more than 4 hours. Rice (61F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding);
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours. Rice (61F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding);
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quatenety strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates bowls on dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor by dishwasher soiled Floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave both black and white in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in freezer gaskets. Upright reach in freezer gaskets in the kitchen Trash cans **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior. Upright reach in freezer interior in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over chopped lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by microwave. Wall by upright freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
39
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under dry storage racks. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of oats on floor in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line. Three microwave across from cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets by cook line. Hood filters at cook line. All reach in coolers and freezer gaskets in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by cook line. Reach in coolers and freezer in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. In back storage area.
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at prep area. Wall in dish area.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on dish drying rack.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cook line.
36-22-4
47
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray bottle of cleaner stored above bag n box box **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun in sever area. - White cutting board on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Both Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - case of paper towels in dry storage area.
24-26-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door next to 3 compartment sink.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - kitchen area floors **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 lights in hood system.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fryer cabinets -exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line. - hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
45
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda gun nozzle next to ice machine. - interior of fryers - white cutting board on cooks line - soda gun at front bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - front bar hand sink used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - front bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. - employee restroom
32-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - double door cold holding unit in service area.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - case of napkins **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryer
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - chip paint in kitchen
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - bag n box stored next to soda rack **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom
32-12-5
33
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - pain meds stored next to coffee cups. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 2 spray bottles of cleaner stored next to cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers - white cutting board on cooks line
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - case of napkins **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor - bagged ice in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - spoons at service area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
30
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shredded pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk open 3 days prior. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar area **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melons cut 3 days prior. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior all cooking equipment on cooks line. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large door in back area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen area. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. French fries stored directly on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen area. Microwave on cooks line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line. **Warning**
22-16-4
25
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean plates **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu states red snapper, actual item is snapper. Operator blacked out Red until new menus arrive. **Corrected On-Site**
52-01-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes stored on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobsters meat thawing in open air on shelf above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eden Abbey Brewing Community last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eden Abbey Brewing Community on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eden Abbey Brewing Community?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Eden Abbey Brewing Community.

How does Eden Abbey Brewing Community compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?

Eden Abbey Brewing Community most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.

Has Eden Abbey Brewing Community's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Eden Abbey Brewing Community have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Eden Abbey Brewing Community means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Eden Abbey Brewing Community inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Eden Abbey Brewing Community is inspected around three times per year on average.