Dudley's
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
30
Score
Across the available record, Dudley's has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal foods not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other DeLand restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
30
Jul 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Wrapped beef stored over boxed fish in storage area reach in freezer . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon in walk in cooler stored over deli meat. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream portioned 48 hours stored at reach in cooler wait station . Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee kitchen handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface , ice machine exterior rusted.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in freezer chest .
14-69-4
50
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. O PPM. 100 ppm corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cake in walk in cooler shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw meat in double door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing watch while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone stored on top of a box of tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter reach in cooler Sour cream 45F, operator lowered unit. Walk in cooler meatballs (58F - Cold Holding);less than 4 hours. Recently returned to unit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Ice machine interior and exterio.Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler while turkey not datemarked, it was prepared 3days ago. Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser by three compartment sink,unlabeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Chocolate milk stored in soda fountain ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Water leaking from food preparation area hand sink
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dudley's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dudley's on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dudley's?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dudley's.
How does Dudley's compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Dudley's most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the DeLand average of 72.
Has Dudley's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dudley's have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dudley's 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 Dudley's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dudley's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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