Inspection Atlas
Florida Inspection Violations
Locality
GAFL
Mount Dora, Lake County

DARK AND LIGHT CAFE

334 N DONNELLY ST, Mount Dora, FL 32757

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jun 3, 2026
City
Mount Dora
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-11-4

Detail 24618195

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Time Extended

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

53B-01-5

Detail 24560746

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24560748

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 87F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24560753

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in back kitchen area. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 24560752

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in prep reach in cooler. Operator washed. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24560750

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at front counter. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24560747

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by trash can and hand washing sinks.

29-11-4

Detail 24560751

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At prep sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 24560749

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in prep area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-01-5

Detail 24060057

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chocolate container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24060058

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 24060056

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled.

02D-01-5

Detail 24060055

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In sugar container. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 23694168

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small trace of black substance.

14-09-4

Detail 23694169

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting board stored in back area.

08B-39-4

Detail 23694167

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. - unwashed Avocados stored with ready to foods at the salad station Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23694170

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - cold water at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

02C-03-5

Detail 23163338

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - gallon milk open 3 days prior Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23163339

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on sandwich station

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-18-6

Detail 22665356

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

02D-01-5

Detail 22665357

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - Bulk panko - Bulk sugar Corrected On-Site

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

02C-01-5

Detail 22335109

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked potatoes date marked 9/22/23. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 22335107

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 22335104

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes dated 9/22/23

22-20-5

Detail 22335105

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-07-4

Detail 22335106

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Serving utensils stored handle side down on Moffat oven Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22335108

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - lettuce store over ready to eat foods in Sir Lawrence reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Apr 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21749959

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 21749957

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53B-01-5

Detail 21749958

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

11-26-1

Detail 21749960

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Oct 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.