Pisces Rising
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Pisces Rising has 11 inspections in the public record. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Mount Dora restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board at cook line. Nozzle at the bar. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Steak and potato cream soup (88F - Cooling)
03D-01-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One egg on walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior Yellow Rice (53F - Cooling) Steak and potato cream soup (88F - Cooling)
01B-02-5
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. Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); Salad mix (47F - Cold Holding) Raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); Rice (45F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior Yellow Rice (53F - Cooling)
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Too much in container and covered.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board at cook line. Nozzle at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid at the bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets. Fan guards in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
25
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored next to salt and pepper container and clean plates. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Milk in walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Downstairs in dry storage.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing light cover in prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at the bar. Open inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks wearing watches.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dish rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Reach in freezer gasket in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in prep area. Small reach in cooler at the bar.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In prep cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed melon and Pineapple over Pineapple salsa and sauces in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
45
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef patties stored over green beans **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - white cutting board at salad station - white cutting board on cooks line. - soda gun nozzle at front bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - moffat oven - American range oven **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at salad station - electric slicer
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - both ice machines
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Ladies restroom - employee restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - red, green, yellow, cutting stored in on drying rack.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink on cook's line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -top oven on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of fryers
23-03-4
67
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Roe stored over cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose bib in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored over raw salmon in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - stainless cleaner stored next to bags of pizza flour. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (COS)
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk bread flour, all purpose flour, **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cooks on front line
13-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - bread oven in bread area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk powdered sugar, all purpose flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Jul 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located out side back door. Hose Bibb located in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.hood fliters - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing grout in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
58
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish person
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. corn salsa (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); cooked brisket (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all food items were place in cooler 3hours prior. Advised operator to replace with new in ice bath and place food in freezer for quick chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored over prep table in bread area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located out side back door. Hose Bibb located in dish area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Hand sink next cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink next to salad station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located next to bag n box rack. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing grout in dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad station **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.hood fliters
23-03-4
21
Mar 1, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee working expo going to kitchen and returning.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cooked shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to clean utensils at outside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located in dish area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head downstairs Electric slicer downstairs Can opener White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in salad station.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors under all cooking equipment on cooks line.
36-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located next to bag n box rack.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All vents throughout entire establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employees bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Assorted colors of Cutting boards stored on rack in back area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eat at expo.
12B-02-4
18
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked brisket operator placed product in ice bath for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar's salad dressing made with raw anchovies. Corrected on site approved by Amy Zaleski.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener White cutting boards on cooks line
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located in basement area.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing grout in dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag n box in basement area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad station
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls throughout the entire kitchen area.
36-27-5
50
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees, at cellar food preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Admin Complaint**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at salad make table stained with food debris at front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - backpack stored on top of refrigerated unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lower level floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wash wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Washware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pisces Rising last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pisces Rising on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pisces Rising?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pisces Rising.
How does Pisces Rising compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Pisces Rising most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Pisces Rising's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pisces Rising have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pisces Rising means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pisces Rising inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pisces Rising is inspected around three times per year on average.
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