HIGHLAND ST CAFE (THE)

Name: HIGHLAND ST CAFE (THE)
Address: 185 S HIGHLAND ST, MT DORA, FL, 327575733, US
Rating: 83.8

185 S HIGHLAND ST, MT DORA, FL 327575733

License #4500442

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83.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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HIGHLAND ST CAFE (THE) in MT DORA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 3, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 38 minor.

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The latest inspection on November 3, 2025 shows 18 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 14 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Chorizo (47F - Cold Holding)
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright white freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer by cook line gaskets soiled. Exterior of cooking equipments at cook line Exterior reach in freezer at cook line. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pots in dry storage.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks by soda area in dry storage.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by cook line interior soiled. Interior low boy at cook line.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In powder sugar container. Manager fixed.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on top of raw ground beef in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying rack.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wa At cook line.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw ground beef over strawberries in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting boards at cook line. Can opener on prep table.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor at front counter by soda area.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in the kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil on floor. Operator removed.

Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding);
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen.
[33-01-4] No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site. Several outside back door and heading to mop sink.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on white Midea freezer. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled Wall by warmer soiled.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator added bleach rechecked 50 ppm
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Three white Midea reach in freezers in the kitchen interior soiled. Reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor at cook line Floor in the corner of handwashing sink in the kitchen
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor throughout kitchen area.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on the floor in the kitchen. Operator removed.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding);
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator added bleach rechecked 50 ppm
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled Wall by warmer soiled.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[33-01-4] No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site. Several outside back door and heading to mop sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on white Midea freezer. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on the floor in the kitchen. Operator removed.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor at cook line Floor in the corner of handwashing sink in the kitchen
[53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor throughout kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Three white Midea reach in freezers in the kitchen interior soiled. Reach in cooler at cook line soiled.

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