Db Pickles

400 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
American
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
29
Score
High Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Db Pickles stretching back to 2022. Db Pickles was last inspected on Mar 7, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Ormond Beach average 79, so Db Pickles trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
29
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink next to dish machine.
27-16-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
64
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -individual packets of butter at 70°f, out of cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
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. Corrected to chlorine at 100ppm.
22-41-4
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. -individual packets of butter at 70°f, out of cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in reach in cooler drawer.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee keys stored in or above a food preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, cookline reach in cooler.
05-09-4
50
May 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Dec 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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. Grits and shrimp sauce at 46°f to 48°f in reach in cooler drawer. In cooler drawer overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits and shrimp sauce at 46°f to 48°f in reach in cooler drawer. In cooler drawer overnight.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ice chute at soda machine soiled mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, tray of calamari in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease: hood filters, side panel of fryer.
23-03-4
52
Aug 5, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Db Pickles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Db Pickles on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Db Pickles?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Db Pickles.

How does Db Pickles compare to other restaurants in Ormond Beach?

Db Pickles most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Ormond Beach average of 79.

Has Db Pickles' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Db Pickles have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Db Pickles 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 Db Pickles inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Db Pickles is inspected around three times per year on average.