Tonys Chowder House

622 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Tonys Chowder House has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Mount Dora restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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. One new employee. Provided form employee sign and date. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 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. Reach in cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator change water. Rechecked 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of seafood freezer and bread freezer.

36-73-4

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White reach in cooler and freezer gasket at the end of cook line interior soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White reach in cooler and freezer at the end of cook line interior soiled

22-16-4

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -hush puppy batter 81° operator discarded.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - Provided operator time plan

03F-10-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting board stored in prep area.

14-09-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -2 spray bottles of cleaner hanging on shelf next to clean cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee went to get ice and returned didn't wash hands. Operator coached employee. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone stored on prep table **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated operator.

12A-02-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen reach in cooler butter (49F - Cold Holding)/2 hours . Front counter reach in cooler clam chowder (46F - Cold Holding)/recent delivery. Operator placed ice.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Label on a food item, clam chowder prepared today and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-03-4

Basic - Washware area tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

36-17-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tonys Chowder House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tonys Chowder House on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tonys Chowder House?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tonys Chowder House.

How does Tonys Chowder House compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?

Tonys Chowder House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Mount Dora average of 69.

Has Tonys Chowder House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tonys Chowder House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tonys Chowder House 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 Tonys Chowder House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tonys Chowder House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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