Dough Bros Italian
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, Dough Bros Italian has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical South Daytona restaurant, which scores around 62. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
33
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
43
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 50F, ground beef 45F, pizza sauce 47F, shredded cheese 47F. Pizza cooler. Operator discarded ham and closed lids
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Driver
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Ham frozen date 4/22 in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back doors
35B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm corrected to 100 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
50
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
86
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee used phone, and began cutting produce without washing hands. Discussed with manager **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reheated and put into the steam table 2.75 hours ago, meatballs 115F, sauce 105F. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above. Rechecked at 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Various deli meats in cooler and reach in cooler marked with frozen date **Warning**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink over reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to floor. - Restrooms, disrepair and holes in the floor; and hallway outside restrooms, area of floor cut out - tiles removed throughout. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler area **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Heads of lettuce. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area **Warning**
31B-04-4
33
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for wiping cloths. -CHLORINE **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on prep table, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters lightly soiled -reach-in cooler doors/gaskets lightly soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave has a light accumulation of food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer with wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue solution spray bottle hanging above triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors behind stove/flat top grill have an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -damage to wall above triple sink, operator states repairs are ongoing
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -unisex employee restroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave has a light accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -forks and spoons in white plastic cup on top of reach-in cooler, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
55
May 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting boards stained throughout kitchen - inside of black microwave on shelf with pizza boxes is soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -pizzas kept on time **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath triple sink -in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -jug of oil on floor next to back door **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Mop sink provided at establishment plumbing missing, no running water or proper drainage. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, and/or dirt. -walk in cooler door and gasket soiled -walk in cooler fan cover soiled -exterior of black microwave on shelf with pizza boxes is soiled -hood filters lightly soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dough Bros Italian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dough Bros Italian on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dough Bros Italian?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dough Bros Italian.
How does Dough Bros Italian compare to other restaurants in South Daytona?
Dough Bros Italian most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the South Daytona average of 62.
Has Dough Bros Italian's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dough Bros Italian have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dough Bros Italian 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 Dough Bros Italian inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dough Bros Italian is inspected around three times per year on average.
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