HIGHLAND ST CAFE (THE)
185 S HIGHLAND ST · MT DORA · Lake County · FL 327575733
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher person
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Line cook changing task.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Hand sanitizer stored on shelf next to drinking cups. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Thomas **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line. Electric slicer in prep area.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of cooking equipment in kitchen area.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Exterior of fryer, stand up freezer in kitchen area.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatoraide stored in Continental reachin cooler across walk-in cooler.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Continental refrigerator across walk-in cooler.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks stored on drying rack in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.