Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant
351 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757 · Permanent Food Service · License 4501614
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 13 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Fryer baskets"
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towel. Operator provided.
Fixed on the spot
Basic13
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
In water 132°F operator reheated to 170°F.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Cook at cook line wearing watch.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
White reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line.
Repeat violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
In walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In upright reach in freezer next to the bar.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Prep cooler interior at cook line Upright reach in cooler interior across from cook line. Upright reach in freezer interior at the end of cook line.
Repeat violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Operator cleaned.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Prep cooler gaskets at cook line Upright reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Cubs at drink station to the right when entering the kitchen.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
At three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Reach in prep cooler at cook line. Reach in cooler at the bar.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee restroom door.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor in walk in cooler. Floor at cook line.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.