Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Mount Dora restaurant, which scores around 69. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Spoke to employee washed hands. One male at sandwich station. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
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 cooler. Garlic in oil (70F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station
22-02-4
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. One expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White Reach cooler gaskets in back dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White Reach cooler in back dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
55
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from serveral days prior. Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from server Al days prior. Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
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. Operator have employee sign and date. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Bernadine and Melanie.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright white freezer insulation is showing.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 buckets of marinara sauce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets black cooler in back kitchen area. Upright superior freezer gaskets soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler outside.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright superior freezer interior Gaskets black cooler in back kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wail underneath prep table in the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in drystorage
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in hallway outside women's rest room.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle on dish rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
37
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on front line. - Ice chute at soda station. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - deli paper in storage unit.
24-26-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed tomatoes stored over shredded Pizza cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station -Mixer head - edges of white cutting board on front line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -prepared lasagna and Egg plant prepared 2 days prior. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored next sandwich station on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. - sanitizer bucket stored on pizza make line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked breaded eggplant. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head(cos) **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing pizzas. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel stored on directly on pizza oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
82
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixerhead Can opener Ice chute at drink station behind counter.
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. 5 new hires
11-26-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in white
12A-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located at cash register .
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pizza boxes in dry storage shed
24-26-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 3 Employee purses stored with food in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of meatballs **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In back kitchen area.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Superior Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
50
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Easy off oven cleaner stored under drink machine
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head White cutting boards on cooks line
22-02-4
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. Hood filters
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant.
How does Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant 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 Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Italian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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