Daisys Diner

915 N Spring Garden Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
American
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Daisys Diner has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 21, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.

The city-wide average is 73, putting Daisys Diner squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cook-line make table cutting board stained by food. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in kitchen freezer chest - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Kitchen reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris. - kitchen shelves soiled with food debris and dirt. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Mar 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, by bathroom halllway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Admin Complaint**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
82
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 4 in the front area below handsink - 2 on the floor in front of cookline cooler - 2 on the floor in front of three compartment sink when trash can was moved - 1 on the wall above steam table - 2 on the shelving with clean plates under cookline expo window **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: 1 on bleach container in three compartment sink. 2 on the floor under three compartment sink. 1 on exterior cookline freezer. 2 on top of reach in cooler next to back kitchen door on cardboard. 1 on kitchen side of expo window in crevice. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Slicer blade guard - interior cookline microwave **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 on the floor front area. 1 on the shelving. 3 dead on the floor under slicer. 1 in the floor in the hallway. 2 on the side of freezer. Several others on the floor in the kitchen. 1 on the wall above steam table **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: 3 on the floor next to ice machine. 1 on the floor next to prep table. 1 on the floor hallway. 1 on the floor under bar handsink. 1 on the floor behind booth in dining area **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
67
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 2- Holes in or other damage to wash ware wall., behind three compartment sink, and storage rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.p, behind cookline . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food -debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat top and and fryers sides soiled with grease, grime and food debris. - Gasket soiled to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of kitchen reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wash ware area cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
64
Apr 3, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Splash proof sanitizer for three compartment sink.
22-48-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach crawling on back of kitchen refrigerator. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present, on kitchen shelving paper liner.
35A-23-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Worker handled soiled dishes and then handled coffee filter holder. Educated operator.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter top. butter (72F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes ;
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Kitchen makeline unit Chili datemarked 10-21 was not updated to 4-2. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with dirt and food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Freezer chest surface rust on lid,
22-31-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cellphone stored on lid of kitchen freezer chest. Cellphone stored on top of boxed soda at soda rack.
40-06-5
Basic - Front counter ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, behind Makeline, refrigerator, kitchen table and cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, sided if grill and fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in kitchen handwash sink.
29-20-5
20
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Daisys Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Daisys Diner on file is from Aug 21, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Daisys Diner compare to other restaurants in DeLand?

Daisys Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the DeLand average of 73.

Has Daisys Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Daisys Diner have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Daisys Diner 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 Daisys Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Daisys Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.