Bennetts Catering and Gifts

625 N Oleander Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Catering

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Bennetts Catering and Gifts eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Equipment/attachment to building in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Bennetts Catering and Gifts' latest score of 64 falls below the Daytona Beach average of 71. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -packaged cold smoked salmon stored above pasta inside refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

36-36-4

Basic - Equipment/attachment to building in poor repair. -hood installation, partially hanging off ceiling

14-11-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -small area in front of prep table -in front of walk in cooler

36-11-4

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sushi, 55F cooling from delivery 1 hour prior.

03A-21-5

Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -clean utensils in cylinder with some food contact surfaces not inverted

24-05-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -area in front of 3 compartment sink

36-11-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -sani bucket on table next to pan of prepped food **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-02-4

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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.

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -freezer door handle

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -back end of establishment around water heater/3 comp sink

36-73-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -spatulas **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tike/laminate under rack up front

36-17-5

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.

36-64-5

Oct 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bennetts Catering and Gifts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bennetts Catering and Gifts on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bennetts Catering and Gifts?

Across the inspection record, “equipment/attachment to building in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bennetts Catering and Gifts.

How does Bennetts Catering and Gifts compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Bennetts Catering and Gifts most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has Bennetts Catering and Gifts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bennetts Catering and Gifts have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bennetts Catering and Gifts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bennetts Catering and Gifts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bennetts Catering and Gifts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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