Jeremiah's
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
30
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Jeremiah's, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 18 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Mount Dora average 69, so Jeremiah's trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator added time mark. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - 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. Chlorine over 200++. Rechecked 50PPM.
41-15-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets at cook line. White cutting board at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In apple sauce container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One under three compartment sink. Operator removed and cleaned.
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under dish washer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. French fries. Operator removed. French fries in walk in cooler. Box of soda on floor at the bar. . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at the end of cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On top of prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to tea machine
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. By dishwasher.
29-11-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Operator discarded. 6 chipped plates. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
30
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 dented cans of jalapeños. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
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 cooling Raw Fish (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled. Fryer baskets by cook 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 - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in dry storage area
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 bottles of cooking oil in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in the kitchen
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods at cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. By hand washing sink close to dish area. Operator fixed **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
43
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -cream of tomato soup 140° -Broccoli cheddar soup 128° -chowder soup 135° - operator discarded.
03E-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink at 3rd bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer -White cutting boards on cooks line. -Tea urns - tea backets **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Front bar hand sink used as dump sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - Chicken pot pie, and chicken dumplings made 2 days prior. -shepherd pie, and sandwiches made I day prior . - all stored in reach in in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom bar side
32-04-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo boxes in dry storage area.
24-26-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored on shelf above make line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - side door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area. - hole in floor under ice machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. - soda box at front bar. - cooking oil in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dishwasher trays - Hood filters - exterior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind cooking equipment
36-27-5
17
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Electric slicer (cos) -White cutting boards on cooks line -Interior of fryers and fry baskets **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored above open container of lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood fliters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
50
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jeremiah's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jeremiah's on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jeremiah's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jeremiah's.
How does Jeremiah's compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Jeremiah's most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Jeremiah's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jeremiah's have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jeremiah's 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 Jeremiah's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jeremiah's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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