Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora
Last inspected:
185 S Highland St, Mount Dora, FL 32757Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora has accumulated 399 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 10 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. The most frequently cited violations involve improper ventilation (31 instances), consumer advisory failures (24), and food contact surface issues (18). Recent inspections from 2024 onward show persistent high-priority violations, with multiple warnings and callback inspections indicating ongoing compliance challenges.
Most recent closure: December 27, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora: Comparison to Lake County Averages
This Facility
10
violations / inspection
10 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg
6.29
violations / inspection
6.29 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Lake County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora: Emergency Closure History (1)
Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021041645 | $400.00 | Jul 23, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2020001084 | $400.00 | Dec 27, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)
— 4 inspections47 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections50 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections41 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections30 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora last inspected?
- Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora last shut down?
- Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora was last shut down on December 27, 2019 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora?
- The most frequently cited violations at Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora had?
- Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora find?
- Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora was most recently inspected on November 3, 2025 with 18 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora ever been shut down?
- Yes, Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora been fined?
- Highland Street Cafe in Mount Dora has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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