Dal Mare Italian Chophouse
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
90
Score
Dal Mare Italian Chophouse appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Dal Mare Italian Chophouse was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Among Ormond Beach restaurants, the typical score is 79; Dal Mare Italian Chophouse is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink by dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall damaged under handwash sink at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
78
Aug 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 10 live, small flying insects in dining room and bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall damaged under handwash sink at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -food debris on shelf holding microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink by dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
61
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes for sauté dishes and sour cream 47F at far end of lowboy directly leas than 1 hour, advised to put a guard/barrier next to steamwell to avoid heat distribution onto TCS food. Employee moved non-tcs/hazardous items to end that will not be harmed by raising above 41F -butter on cook line (71F - Cold Holding)), less than 2 hours. Manager added time for replacing under time control for public health. -provolone cheese 48F, manager stated loaded inti drawer under grill less than 2 hours ago. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -dishwasher used prewash sprayer prior to handling silverware from clean side without washing hands
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. -mussel tags only dating back to prior month, advised of requirement to hold previous 90 days worth of tags
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink on cook-line used as dump sink -hand sink in dish pit with items stored inside
31A-11-4
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.
02C-04-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar in bulk container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -in prep area across from ice machine
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
41
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dal Mare Italian Chophouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dal Mare Italian Chophouse on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Dal Mare Italian Chophouse compare to other restaurants in Ormond Beach?
Dal Mare Italian Chophouse most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Ormond Beach average of 79.
Has Dal Mare Italian Chophouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dal Mare Italian Chophouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dal Mare Italian Chophouse 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 Dal Mare Italian Chophouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dal Mare Italian Chophouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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