Health Tree Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Health Tree Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 13 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 71, which Health Tree Cafe's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -1 employee showed proof of food handler training via cell phone screenshot from safestaff hard copy certification - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Panini press with rust that has pitted the surface - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-34-4
78
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored above condiments inside stand up cooler on shelving - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: -raw chicken stored above condiments inside cooler on cook line **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -1 dropping behind chest freezer in back room along base of wall -1 dropping beneath wire rack on floor next to service sink in back room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: -2 droppings on floor in back under equipment, employee swept up during inspection **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -1 employee showed proof of food handler training via cell phone screenshot from safestaff hard copy certification - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Panini press with rust that has pitted the surface - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
14-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -cookline/prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead insects on floor behind refrigerator near 3 compartment sink on cookline Dead worm/larvae behind chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Dead insects behind equipment in back, employee swept up **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -blade guard behind slicer -shelf immediately next to entry into kitchen from front, above stainless steel prep table -ansul/fire suppression lines above merrychef/grill/cookline -shelf next to back door entrance - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor area in back room -behind refrigerator on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
33
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored above condiments inside stand up cooler on shelving
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -partial bag of cut cabbage 56F sitting on top of cooler. -greek yogurt, milk, bulk half and half creamer 51-56F more than 4 hours. Inside 3 door glass cooler up front. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -milk, creamer, yogurt, cut cabbage **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -thawed fish inside vacuum sealed packaging **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -1 dropping behind chest freezer in back room along base of wall -1 dropping beneath wire rack on floor next to service sink in back room **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -1 employee showed proof of food handler training via cell phone screenshot from safestaff hard copy certification
53B-09-4
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. -feta cheese
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -garbage can placed in front of hand sink on cookline
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
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 - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -egg cook temperature offered by request. No consumer advisory present. Provided consumer advisory during inspection, employee placed behind counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -sliced tomato
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects on floor behind refrigerator near 3 compartment sink on cookline Dead worm/larvae behind chest freezer **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -cookline/prep area
36-34-5
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. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor area in back room -behind refrigerator on cookline
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -blade guard behind slicer -shelf immediately next to entry into kitchen from front, above stainless steel prep table -ansul/fire suppression lines above merrychef/grill/cookline -shelf next to back door entrance
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Panini press with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. -plastic drink cups on floor in office
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
12
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Jul 12, 2023
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. Sliced deli meat 54F, container resting above container below, above recommended fill line for top level of cooler across from oven **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -home defense spray under mop sink
41-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. -operator using quat ammonium sanitizer, only chlorine test strips found during inspection.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -must be in compliance by next unannounced inspection -orain malcolm 4/25/2022 360 training.com showed up later during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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.
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
35
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Aug 24, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -equipment washed/stored inside hand sink up front. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: -equipment stored inside hand sink up front **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink out front is being used with splitter, hose connected. Designated hand wash sinks shall only be used for purposes of washing hands. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: -hand sink out front being used to clean/store equipment **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended**
16-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended**
24-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -utility sink up front - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -out front - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Health Tree Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Health Tree Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Health Tree Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Health Tree Cafe.
How does Health Tree Cafe compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Health Tree Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Health Tree Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Health Tree Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Health Tree Cafe 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 Health Tree Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Health Tree Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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