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Dark and Light Cafe

334 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Dark and Light Cafe stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mount Dora restaurant scores 69. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chocolate container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In sugar container. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small trace of black substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting board stored in back area.
14-09-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. - unwashed Avocados stored with ready to foods at the salad station **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - cold water at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
82
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on sandwich station
22-02-4
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**
02C-03-5
82
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - Bulk panko - Bulk sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes dated 9/22/23
01B-02-5
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**
02C-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Serving utensils stored handle side down on Moffat oven **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
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**
08B-17-4
55
Apr 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dark and Light Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dark and Light Cafe on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dark and Light Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dark and Light Cafe.

How does Dark and Light Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?

Dark and Light Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Mount Dora average of 69.

Has Dark and Light Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dark and Light Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dark and Light Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dark and Light Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dark and Light Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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