Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HIGHLAND ST CAFE (THE)

185 S HIGHLAND ST · MT DORA · Lake County · FL 327575733

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 27, 2019
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2969814
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7172074
DBPR license4500442

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 27, 2019 10:55 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 27, 2019 1:51 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#9High Priority01B-24-4

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Roast beef dated 12-18, pastrami dated 12-18, sliced turkey dated 12-18 and ham dated 12-18. Operator discarded immediately. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Found 5 droppings under slicer prep table in back kitchen and 1 under canned food storage rack in same room. All have been removed and areas were sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on piping that leads to a pipe chase through exterior wall that is not properly sealed. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Spliier outside back door and by grease receptacle. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Spoon and steel wool on Cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In ware washing area, used to dump used ice from bussing tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.ware-washing area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A few locations. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic40-07-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-20-4

Basic – Excessive amount of Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease and food accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment along walls. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Pipe chase in walk in cooler room that leads to outside and lower right wall by walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Should be hanging handle up and allowing air flow around mop head. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.