Shiva Indian Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
50
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Shiva Indian Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Mount Dora restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in same container as cooked lamb. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked lamb in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dish rack. Pans on dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. White upright reach in cooler gaskets in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Up right reach in cooler interior and shelves. Reach in cooler at the end of cook White upright reach in cooler in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemon and peppers over cooked chicken and potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at three compartment sink. Wall by dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol on shelf above spices. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth. Operator added date of birth. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dish drying rack.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish drying rack. Floor by cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks cup in reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
55
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - green cutting
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. - cooked chicken, prepared prior day. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under fryer.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all burner grates. - exterior of bread oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - silverware and utensils stored handle side up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -mixer head **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on glass door cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach-in freezer gasket **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in next to stove
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Easy off cleaner stored with clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board in kitchen area. -Mixer head **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Pan and knife stored in hand sink in kitchen area
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on all cold holding equipment in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Glass door reach in cooler in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shiva Indian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shiva Indian Restaurant on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shiva Indian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shiva Indian Restaurant.
How does Shiva Indian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Shiva Indian Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Shiva Indian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shiva Indian Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shiva Indian Restaurant 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 Shiva Indian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shiva Indian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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