The Mount Dora Bistro
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
47
Score
The Mount Dora Bistro appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Mount Dora facility scores 69, putting The Mount Dora Bistro on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 white upright cooler. Operator added date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid in dish area. Spray bottle with clear liquid at wine area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In rest rooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Upright white reach in cooler and Avantco cooler gaskets in the kitchen. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright white reach in cooler and Avantco cooler in the kitchen. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dry seasoning shelves.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket in dry storage.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dish area
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dish rack in the kitchen. Mixing spoon at wine area. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting board at salad station.
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork stored over ready to eat chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at salad station. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - employee rising off utensils in Hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef patties over raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Gallon milk , melon **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté onions 45° per operator products set for 1.5 hours. Operator placed ice bath for chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 hose bibbs located next to ice machine.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of clear liquid stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator open all packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils stored on prep table in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Mount Dora Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Mount Dora Bistro on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Mount Dora Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Mount Dora Bistro.
How does The Mount Dora Bistro compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
The Mount Dora Bistro most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has The Mount Dora Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Mount Dora Bistro have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Mount Dora Bistro 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 The Mount Dora Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Mount Dora Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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