Mason Jar in Dona Vista
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37534 Hwy 19, Dona Vista, FL 32784Mason Jar in Dona Vista has accumulated 131 violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent throughout the record, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections, hand washing violations in 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in 4 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 6 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 documented 27 violations (4 high-priority) including management awareness issues, food contact surface deficiencies, failure to provide consumer advisory, improper chemical storage, and employee health policy violations. The inspection was completed with no further action, though the violation count represents a significant spike from the prior six months.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Mason Jar in Dona Vista: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Mason Jar in Dona Vista: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mason Jar in Dona Vista: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mason Jar in Dona Vista last inspected?
- Mason Jar in Dona Vista was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Mason Jar in Dona Vista?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mason Jar in Dona Vista are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Mason Jar in Dona Vista had?
- Mason Jar in Dona Vista has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mason Jar in Dona Vista find?
- Mason Jar in Dona Vista was most recently inspected on July 9, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Mason Jar in Dona Vista ever been shut down?
- No, Mason Jar in Dona Vista has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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