Mount Dora Dairy Queen

2590 W Old Us Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Mount Dora Dairy Queen has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Mount Dora restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Complaint Full

9 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents by fry station Ceiling tiles by fry station

36-34-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine soiled

36-73-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall by the mop sink. Hole in wall at dish drying rack

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at drive thru

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at drive thru

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the kitchen

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops in bucket at mop sink.

42-01-4

Jun 30, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle with purple liquid. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station. - can opener **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored on shake machine. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk-in freezer door gasket - hood filters

23-03-4

Apr 2, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. hood fliters - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Associated medicine stored on top shelf above cake icing dyes.

41-07-4

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

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. 15 employees

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in dining area. Can opener

22-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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

23-03-4

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda nozzles in dining room

22-02-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's restrooms

32-04-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan covers lightly soiled -mop sink soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -urinal in mens restroom has sign stating out of order.

32-23-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mount Dora Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mount Dora Dairy Queen on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mount Dora Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mount Dora Dairy Queen.

How does Mount Dora Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?

Mount Dora Dairy Queen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.

Has Mount Dora Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mount Dora Dairy Queen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mount Dora Dairy Queen 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 Mount Dora Dairy Queen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mount Dora Dairy Queen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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