HAYSTAX RESTAURANT
2744 W OLD HWY 441 · MOUNT DORA · Lake County · FL 32757
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03F-02-5High 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. – operator place time make. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – white cutting boards on cooks line and across expo -Electric slicer **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – food debris in hand sink at kitchen entry
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/
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. – 1 new hire
Basic 19
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
32-05-4Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. -unial in men's restroom
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. – employee restroom.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. – tanks located next to soda rack **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. – top go bags
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. – bottom reach in freezer door.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. – candy and speaker on prep table across expo **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – back door next to men's restroom room and women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – under all equipment in kitchen – walk-in floor **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. – on cooks line – dish machine area
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – both microwaves on cooks line. – ovens on cooks line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – exterior of fryers, Flat top grill, microwaves – hood filters – exterior of ovens on cooks line. – dish washer trays **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. – reach in cold holding right side of flat top grill. – reach in cold holding unit across Fryers. – reach in freezer on cooks line across ovens. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – wall behind cooking equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:31 PM.
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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.