Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora
Last inspected:
622 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757Tony's Chowder House in Mount Dora has been inspected 19 times since November 2022, accumulating 62 violations with an average of 3.3 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been infrequent and scattered across inspections, with no recurring pattern — employee health reporting violations appeared in 2 inspections (August 2024 and November 2022), and shell stock handling violations in 2 inspections (February 2024 and November 2022), but neither represents a systemic compliance issue. Consumer advisory violations, typically related to raw or undercooked items on the menu, have appeared in multiple recent inspections but consistently reflect the facility's acknowledgment and disclosure to customers. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 found 15 violations but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora last inspected?
- Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora had?
- Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora find?
- Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora ever been shut down?
- No, Tonys Chowder House in Mount Dora has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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.
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