Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HIGHLAND ST CAFE (THE)

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3499033
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8878657
DBPR license4500442

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – 72° butter on tables in dining area. Per operator set out 2 hours prior. Operator removed placed in freezer for quick cool. New Temperature 32°**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – spray bottle of cleaner hanging on can good speed rack. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – white cutting boards on cooks line. – toaster on cooks line – can opener **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. – black and pink substance on white kick plate in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#3Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. – men's restroom **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – Pepsi stored on drink counter across ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under coking equipment in kitchen.

#7Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. – kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. – cooking oil in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. – freezer #1 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – microwave on cooks line

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler gasket -Hood filters **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. – continental reach in Frig.

#14Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -Outside back door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.