Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida

19700 Us Hwy 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757
American
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Mount Dora restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer for quick cooling. Hard boil eggs in shell (54F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen. 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. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar and pecan container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
74
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol spray and satin shine on shelf with single service bowls and cups. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in the kitchen. Reach in cooler gaskets in dry storage upstairs.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in dry storage upstairs.
22-16-4
74
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Oven cleaner stored with paper good . **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
86
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Victoria Fajardo **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Victoria Fajardo **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Victoria Fajardo **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no quart test strips
16-37-1
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
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - provided operator blank plan
03F-10-5
67
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
95
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. See stop sale. Buffet Butter , cream cheese placed 5 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking . Operator placed time marking on replaced food items. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Kitchen reach in cooler batter (48F - Cooling)/4.25 hours .Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - No quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida.

How does Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?

Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Mount Dora average of 69.

Has Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida 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 Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn Mount Dora Florida is inspected around three times per year on average.