The Salted Fry
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
37
Score
Across the available record, The Salted Fry has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 13 violations.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Mount Dora restaurant, which scores around 69. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over Cole slaw dressing in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with fryer oil pan. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Email time plan to operator. Operator printed and filled out. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with clear liquid at hand washing sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White cutting board on prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor at three compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor at soda machine.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in the kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink.
36-27-5
37
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per over more than four hours. Cole Slaw (61F - Cold Holding); 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 over more than four hours. Cole Slaw (61F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary over 500 +++ operator changed water rechecked 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
47
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink blocked with oil filtering machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer -Interior of fryers - white cutting board on make line.
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 - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook preparing food **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on true cold holding unit in kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 3 light fixtures in hood system
36-62-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
55
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to food under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms stored over deli meats **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - paper towels in hallway
24-26-4
64
Jan 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Salted Fry last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Salted Fry on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Salted Fry?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Salted Fry.
How does The Salted Fry compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
The Salted Fry most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has The Salted Fry's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Salted Fry have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Salted Fry 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 Salted Fry inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Salted Fry is inspected around two times per year on average.
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