Waffle House in Mount Dora
Last inspected:
18744 Us Hwy 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Mount Dora Waffle House location has accumulated 196 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection — more than 60 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been pervasive, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 8 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 5 inspections. A Warning was issued on August 7, 2024 following discovery of employee health reporting violations, parasite destruction failures, improper cooking temperatures, and chemical storage violations. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 documented 14 violations including three intermediate-level findings and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House in Mount Dora: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Waffle House in Mount Dora: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Waffle House in Mount Dora: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Mount Dora last inspected?
- Waffle House in Mount Dora was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Mount Dora?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House in Mount Dora are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Mount Dora had?
- Waffle House in Mount Dora has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Mount Dora find?
- Waffle House in Mount Dora was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 13 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Mount Dora ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House in Mount Dora has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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.
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