Inspections: Rodent droppings, unsafe temps and no running water close 3 Volusia restaurants
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The following restaurants, presented in alphabetical order, passed their inspections from Aug. 20-26 with zero violations:
Daytona 500 Club - Bar Level, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach.
Gourmet Deli, 4984 Palm Coast Parkway NW., Unit 3, Palm Coast.
Granada Family Diner, 1140 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach.
It’s All Good Cooking Soul Food & BBQ, 655 Arnau Drive, New Smyrna Beach.
Volusia County restaurant inspections with high-priority violations
The following restaurants, presented in alphabetical order, were issued warnings, administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections from Aug. 20-26:
Arby's
1058 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange
Aug. 22
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Seven total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0ppm, operator refilled and retested 0ppm **Warning**
Belly Busters LLC
930 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand
Aug. 22
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
Seven total violations, with five high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food worker at cookline handling food without washing hands ,due to no water at the establishment. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker at cookline , handling food equipment without washing hands .No water is at site. **Warning**
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No water in establishment **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2023 Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter make table unplugged raw sliced meat (50F - Cold Holding); sliced deli meat (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding/45 minutes . Operator p,aced in walk in cooler and plugged unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Belly Busters LLC
930 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand
Aug. 22
Emergency order call back not complied: Facility temporarily closed.
Big Rig 2
815 N. Spring Garden Ave., DeLand
Aug. 22
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Eighteen total violations, with six high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen stored on shelf above food preparation table, **Warning**
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Food worker cracked egg with gloves , changed gloves without washing hands and then picked up spatula at cookline, Educated operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 72F on make table cutting board. Placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
3 Bricks BBQ & Grill LLC
2667 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand
Aug. 24
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Nine total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen maketable. cottage cheese (47F - Cold Holding)/40 minutes; cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding)/40 minutes . Operator discarded cream cheese and placed cottage cheese in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Cafe De Japon
306 Seabreeze Blvd., Daytona Beach
Aug. 23
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Thirteen total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, manager replaced bucket. Still not drawing sanitizer, callback inspection shall occur in 7 days to verify dish machine chlorine ppm between 50-100. Manager called technician to come out next day. **Warning**
Central 28 Beer Company
290 Springview Commerce Dr., Suite 1, DeBary
Aug. 21
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Three total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Chop Chop Korean
2800 S. Nova Road, Unit I1 & I2, South Daytona
Aug. 23
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Eighteen total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -1 hanging above triple sink, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored above sauce in walk-in cooler **Warning**
Crustini Pizza And Cuisine LLC
1701 Doyle Road, Suite B, Deltona
Aug. 23
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Nine total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Ownership changed. Issued during licensing inspection.
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -12 rodent droppings on floor under wire shelving used for dry goods storage by back door -3 rodent droppings on floor between hand sink and air handler in back corner of prep room **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner over fryer/burners **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
Crustini Pizza And Cuisine LLC
1701 Doyle Road, Suite B, Deltona
Aug. 24
Emergency order call back not complied: Facility temporarily closed.
Seven total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Ownership changed. Issued during licensing inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Not operating **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -12 rodent droppings on floor under wire shelving used for dry goods storage by back door -3 rodent droppings on floor between hand sink and air handler in back corner of prep room **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: -3 rodent droppings on floor by mixer. Area cleaned and sanitized by operator **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
Crustini Pizza And Cuisine LLC
1701 Doyle Road, Suite B, Deltona
Aug. 24
Emergency order call back – complied. Met inspection standards.
D'amore's
300 Flagler Ave., Suite A, New Smyrna Beach
Aug. 24
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Three total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 on dry storage shelf behind canned soda. 1 on top of oven. 1 on the floor under oven. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: 2 on low ledge next to stove. 5 on top of dish machine. 4 on top of grease trap. **Admin Complaint**
D'amore's
300 Flagler Ave., Suite A, New Smyrna Beach
Aug. 25
Call back – Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
One total violation, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 on dry storage shelf behind canned soda. 1 on top of oven. 1 on the floor under oven. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: 2 on low ledge next to stove. 5 on top of dish machine. 4 on top of grease trap. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: 1 on dish machine 3 on the floor next to reach in freezer **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
DeLand Stockyard
1915 Old New York Ave., DeLand
Aug. 22
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Nineteen total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Placed in walk in cooler overnight. Mash potatoes 48F Cooked Prime rib 53F- 56F 51 baked potatoes 1 tray Pasta 53-56 Operator instructed to discard. **Warning**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food worker picked up cooking equipment the floor with gloves and did not change gloves and wash hands but handled cooking equipment at cookline. Educated operator, **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler placed over night Mash potatoes 48F Raw beef 50 4 containers Lobster tail 51F 6 Grouper Fish 50 4 Ground beef 9 Sirloin Beef 48F 10 Prime rib 15 51F Rib eye 49 2 containers 53 t bone Raw shrimp 49F Crab 52Ambient temperature Cheese cake 52 10 Shredded cheese 48F Shredded cheese 47F Mozzarella 48Fl Blue cheese 48F Shell egg 50F Butter 50F 30 Herbed Cream cheese 52F Raw burgers 49F 8 gallons of milk Heavy cream 50 Sliced beef 52F -Blue cheese containers in a closed container in double glass door reach in cooler in food preparation area. Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
DeLand Stockyard
1915 Old New York Ave., DeLand
Aug. 23
Call back - complied. Met inspection standards
Flournoy Family Country Style Cooking
1292 8th St., Daytona Beach
Aug. 23
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Six total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. R License expired on 4-1-2023. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Admin Complaint**
Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina
195 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Aug. 23
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Twelve total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insect in bar area. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef 50°f, chicken 50°f, tamales 52°f in reach in cooler drawers. In cooler drawers since 10:00am this morning. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef 50°f, chicken 50°f, tamales 52°f in reach in cooler drawers. In cooler drawers since 10:00am this morning. -salsa at 45°f in small reach in cooler by door. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Carnitas at cookline at 130°f. Advised operator to reheat to 165°f and hot hold at a minimum of 135°f. **Warning**
Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina
195 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Aug. 24
Call back - complied. Met inspection standards
IHOP
1215 NW. Woodland Blvd., DeLand
Aug. 24
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Fifteen total violations, with six high-priority violations:
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Blanched Bacon 47-52F, in walk in cooker overnight.? Operator instructed to discard, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Food worker at cookline cracked eggs then grabbed spatula without washing hands, Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Worker at washware area , handled soiled dishes and then handled clean ,sanitized dish machine racks, without washing hands, **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1-live roach on floor by dough mixer,. Operator cleaned and discarded , **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline On top of counter top butter (68F - Cold Holding)/1 hour , operator placed inside unit. Kitchen reach in cooler raw burgers (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding)/3 hours. Operator placed ice, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Jimmy Hula's
151 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach
Aug. 22
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Seventeen total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -both bar and kitchen dish machines ppm cl **Warning**
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -line cook rearranged tacos with ungloved hand **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - approximately 10 on the floor between ice machine and liquor shelving **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -key lime pie in front counter reach in temp at 45F. In cooler 3 hours per operator. Moved to adjacent cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Jimmy Hula's
151 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach
Aug. 23
Call back – Extension given, pending. Follow-up inspection required.
Four total violations, with one high-priority violations:
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -both bar and kitchen dish machines ppm cl **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Greater than 200 ppm **Time Extended**
Little Italy's Ristorante
240 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach
Aug. 21
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Nineteen total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Bar 0 ppm -kitchen 0 ppm **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -saute cooler Pasta 49-50f,butter54f,liquid egg yoke 59f see stop sale -fryer cooler Sausage 59f,clams 54f,cooked chicken 53f,spring mix 52f,shredded cheese 51f,cooked squash 55f see stop sale Per employee food has been in cooler over night. -Pizza cooler Tsc sauce 42f cheese 61f,sausage 56f,chicken 66 f,mozzarella 55f per employee less than 4 hours placing in another cooler **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bar chemical spray bottles store hanging on shelf with clean glasses **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Little Italy's Ristorante
240 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach
Aug. 22
Call back - complied. Met inspection standards
Mama Kitchen
2200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Suite 5b, Daytona Beach
Aug. 21
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Twenty-six total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shrimp and scallops over ready to eat food in reach in cooler -walk in cooler raw egg over sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef and and seafood store in same container in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemicals stored next onions **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Mi Tierra Authentic Mexican Restaurant
2235 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City
Aug. 21
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Twenty total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -1-dead flying insect and 3- weevils in flour container in storage area rolling cart. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers above mayonnaise in kitchen salad station . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Osteen Diner
195 S., State Road 415, Osteen
Aug. 21
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Twelve total violations, with five high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -cook on line handled steam table spoons and microwave **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp over RTE in reach in freezer on line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -pancake batter in walk in cooler dated discard 8/30 and was mixed 8/21 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. -single serve butter left on tables between customers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -brown gravy 140F, chipped beef gravy 142F. In steam table to reheat at same temperature setting for approximately 3 hours per cook Removed by cook to be heated to 165F Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Pizza King
1 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach
Aug. 23
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Fourteen total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw marinated chicken 54F, batter 52F from overnight **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pizza sauce 47F on left side of cooler with spoon blocking lid from being closed. Manager corrected, stated pizza sauce from 1 hour prior. Advised to oeep lid closed and monitor line. -sausage crumbles, ham 44-45F inside makeline cooler next to pizza oven, loaded at 11am. -batter 52F, raw chicken 54F from overnight inside cooler near grill. See stop sale. Sliced ham 51F leas than 2 hours, manager moved to functioning cooler. -manager had service technician on site looking at units for repairs/service. Next day callback inspection required to verify cold holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Pizza King
1 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach
Aug. 24
Call back - complied. Met inspection standards
Ruthy's Kozy Kitchen
618 W. Canal St., New Smyrna Beach
Aug. 23
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Thirteen total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon over cooked meats in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 on small shelf in kitchen with modem and wires **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. - chew marks on bag of grits, wraps, bag of batter in dry storage room. Dry storage room separated from kitchen and dining room by fully closed door **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -country fried steak 47F, Philly 43-45F, Ham 64F, Sausage 50, 65F, sliced cheese 64, shred cheese 61, cut lettuce 51F, chicken 50F, cut tomato 55F. In reach in cooler 2 hours. Removed by operator to walk in cooler. (Reach in cooler by cook line) -mashed potatoes 57F in walk in cooler. Operator states they had been out and returned to cooler. -cole slaw 55F, feta cheese 52F, yogurt 55F, cut melon 54F. In reach in cooler by side door. Placed in cooler 1 hour earlier per operator. Removed to walk in by operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Ruthy's Kozy Kitchen
618 W. Canal St., New Smyrna Beach
Aug. 24
Call back – Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Two total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. - chew marks on bag of grits, wraps, bag of batter in dry storage room. Dry storage room separated from kitchen and dining room by fully closed door **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: -1 dry flour bag with chew marks **Admin Complaint**
Ruthy's Kozy Kitchen
618 W. Canal St., New Smyrna Beach
Aug. 25
Call back - complied. Met inspection standards
Salty Pint
2136 S. Atlantic Ave., Suite I, Daytona Beach Shores
Aug. 25
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Seven total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -open bag of hot dogs, manager stated open for more than 7 days.
Starlite Diner
401 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
Aug. 21
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Seventeen total violations, with five high-priority violations:
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -marinara 79-94F in middle. Employees using ice wands to cool down, advised to use prep sink during that process to allow for large pot of marinara to chill faster. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above vegetable broth inside walk in cooler
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 50F, raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage patties (78F - Cold Holding); commercial processed vegetables (48F - Cold Holding) Inside makeline cooler across from cooking equipment on line, manager stated prepped at 830am, added ice to line and called for service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -threaded faucet behind building by dumpster
Starlite Diner
401 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
Aug. 22
Call back - complied. Met inspection standards
Subway
3174 S. Atlantic Ave., Suite E, Daytona Beach Shores
Aug. 24
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed
Twelve total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -sliced turkey, ham, shredded cheese, provolone cheese, american cheese, precooked chicken, philly beef, pepperjack cheese **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced turkey, ham, shredded cheese, provolone cheese, american cheese, precooked chicken, philly beef, pepperjack cheese (all 46-47F cold holding), inside makeline cooler up front. Manager stated called for service earlier in shift. All product inside cooler for more than 4 hours, see stop sale. **Warning**
Subway
3174 S. Atlantic Ave., Suite E, Daytona Beach Shores
Aug. 25
Emergency order call back complied.
TGI Fridays
24 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach
Aug. 22
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Seven total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 51°f to 55°f, chicken breast 50°f to 52°f, sliced cheese 52°f. All items have been in reach in cooler drawers overnight. -burgers in reach in cooler across from grill between 48°f and 50°f. Burgers have been in reach in cooler overnight. -All tcs foods in plate nacho cooler 53°f to 54°f: sour cream 53°f, salsa 53°f, cheese 54°f, pork buns 53°f. All foods in cooler overnight. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ribs 52°f-59°f, steak 51°f to 55°f, chicken breast 50°f to 52°f, sliced cheese 52°f. All items except for ribs have been in reach in cooler drawers overnight. Ribs were pulled from walk in cooler one hour ago. Operator moved ribs back to walk in cooler. -burgers in reach in cooler across from grill between 48°f and 50°f. Burgers have been in reach in cooler overnight. -All tcs foods in plate nacho cooler 53°f to 54°f: sour cream 53°f, salsa 53°f, cheese 54°f, pork buns 53°f. All foods in cooler overnight. **Warning**
TGI Fridays
24 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach
Aug. 23
Call back - complied. Met inspection standards
Wendy's
1444 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
Aug. 24
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - front sandwich cooler blue cheese 45f shredded cheese 46f,sour cream 46f Placing in walk-in cooler **Warning**
Winghouse Bar and Grill
2721 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
Aug. 22
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Thirty-two total violations, with six high-priority violations:
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - ribs 46-50F, cooling since previous night - chicken wings 45F, cooling since previous night. See stop sale **Warning**
High Priority - Lizard excrement and/or droppings present. - on the floor in corner of shed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken breast 46; low boy. - Buffalo chicken dip, 44F, prep cooler across from flat grill - cooked chicken wings, 44-45F; raw shrimp, 45F; raw chicken, 46F; chicken breading station; Corrective action taken: product placed in walk in unit for temperature recovery; - slaw, chicken, 44F; **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken tenders 99-100F, less than 30 minutes **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - cleansers stored on shelf near bagged breading. Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Winghouse Bar and Grill
2721 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
Aug. 24
Call back – Extension given, pending. Follow-up inspection required.
Twenty total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken tenders 99-100F, less than 30 minutes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: No hot holding at time of callback **Time Extended**
Yi Xin Boba Shop INC
1382 Howland Blvd., #122, Deltona
Aug. 23
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Ten total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -cutting board, knives, bowl. Employee washed and moved to air dry without sanitizing. Discussed with manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -single serve cheescake amd mousecake desserts in display case 44F. Desserts were in case 3 hours per operator. Operator lowered temperature on case. -shred lettuce in reach in 44F, shred cheese in reach in 44F. In reach in 3 hours per operator. Removed by operator to cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -boba kept warm on counter (91F) for 3 hours per operator. Advised operator to use time as a control. **Warning**
Flagler County restaurant inspections with high-priority violations
The following restaurants, presented in alphabetical order, were issued warnings, administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections from Aug. 20-26:
Bamboo Creek China Bistro
800 Belle Terre Parkway, Suite 216, Palm Coast
Aug. 24
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Twelve total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed person in back cutting ready to eat lemon with bare hands. Addressed immediately and person discarded lemons, washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Lemons. Person in charge had barehand contact with lemons.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken, raw beef over prepared sauce. Person in charge moved all to store correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on shell eggs. Person in charge time stamped. Eggs out 1 hour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Bob Evans Restaurant
100 Garden St. South, Palm Coast
Aug. 23
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Eleven total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door; turkey 47F; ( - Cold Holding). In reach in cooler on line; Steak 46F, ; ( - Cold Holding). Both items had been out. Placed back into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
Bronx House Pizza and Brew
5384 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Palm Coast
Aug. 25
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Ten total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Above fill line over night; Lasagna 55F; ( - Cold Holding)
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above fill line over night; Lasagna 55F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
160 Cypress Edge Parkway, Palm Coast
Aug. 21
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Twelve total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In station 1 cooler; Goat cheese 50F, meatballs 52F, Alfredo, marinara, meat sauce 52F; ( - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler; Steak, chicken, butter, pork, scallops, fish 44F,; ( - Cold Holding). Items in cooler 2 hours. Person in charge called company who's on their way. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara 108F, chicken soup 120F both reheated to 165F; ( - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Carrabba's Italian Grill
160 Cypress Edge Parkway, Palm Coast
Aug. 24
Call back – complied.
Don Luigi's Gourmet Kitchen
260 Cypress Edge Dr., Suite 104, Palm Coast
Aug. 24
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In top of ric; Butter garlic mix 45F; ( - Cold Holding) Meat sauce 44F, sausage 45F, 1/2&1/2 49F, chicken 47F; items discarded.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of ric; Butter garlic mix 45F; ( - Cold Holding) Meat sauce 44F, sausage 45F, 1/2&1/2 49F, chicken 47F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top; meatballs, marinara (127F - Hot Holding). Both reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
Don Luigi's Gourmet Kitchen
260 Cypress Edge Dr., Suite 104, Palm Coast
Aug. 25
Call back – complied.
El Pollo Colorao
227 St. Joe Plaza Dr., Suite A, Palm Coast
Aug. 21
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 68F; ( - Cold Holding). Black beans were placed on stove immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding; chicken 131F; ( - Hot Holding). Chicken reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
Kendall's Bagel & More
1214 Palm Coast Parkway SW., Palm Coast
Aug. 24
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Eight total violations, with five high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack shell eggs and move to ready to eat without washing hands 1st. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Watched cook touch ear with gloves on and not wash his hands. Addressed immediately and person took gloves off and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over butter pats. Person in charge moved salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice bin was contaminated by drinks placed in ice bin.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on butter. Person in charge time stamped. **Admin Complaint**
Rodie's Place
5115 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Palm Coast
Aug. 25
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Sixteen total violations, with five high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack shell eggs with gloves on, then move to plate sausage. Addressed immediately and cook took gloves off and washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In storage area; raw beef over quiche, raw fish over pastries. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In silver 2 door; potato salad 45F ( - Cold Holding) potato salad mapped yesterday. In cooler overnight; Drawers under flat top; chicken 49F, burgers 46F, egg mixture 50F, bologna 58F, corned beef 58F; ( - Cold Holding) In storage area; Fish 45F, crab 45F; ( - Cold Holding) in cooler over night. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In silver 2 door; potato salad 45F ( - Cold Holding) Drawers under flat top; chicken 49F, burgers 46F, egg mixture 50F, bologna 58F, corned beef 58F; ( - Cold Holding)in dry storage; Fish 45F, crab 45F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: 35 restaurants fail inspections in Volusia - Flagler Counties
