Dales Ale Orange City Destination
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
25
Score
Dales Ale Orange City Destination has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing outside hose bibb” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Orange City restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
25
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
20
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing outside hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Provided and then operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical what m chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Kelly . **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 92 seats . **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets soiled for freezer chest . **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Mar 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Location has 120 seat and operator is in the process of obtaining from DOH. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Admin Complaint**
51-15-4
95
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Location has 120 seat and operator is in the process of obtaining from DOH. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
86
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Location has 120 seat and operator is in the process of obtaining from DOH. **Warning**
51-15-4
86
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb, by bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen Make table gasket broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline makeline gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cookline wall soiled with grease and grime, -ventilation hood is soiled with grease. -light bulbs soiled with dirt and grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Oct 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dales Ale Orange City Destination last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dales Ale Orange City Destination on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dales Ale Orange City Destination?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing outside hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dales Ale Orange City Destination.
How does Dales Ale Orange City Destination compare to other restaurants in Orange City?
Dales Ale Orange City Destination most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange City average of 76.
Has Dales Ale Orange City Destination's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dales Ale Orange City Destination have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dales Ale Orange City Destination means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dales Ale Orange City Destination inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dales Ale Orange City Destination is inspected around three times per year on average.
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