Kinfolks Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Kinfolks Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Kinfolks Cafe's latest score is in line with the Daytona Beach average of 71. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -men's room bag over urinal **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's and ladies room self closure missing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of grease on the exterior of toaster -build up of grease on burners **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
29
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -water damage to walls in men's room. Men's room currently closed . Fully operational ladies room. Per manager has called plumber. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burners soiled with grease -exterior of toaster oven -exterior of sugar and rice container**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -stored on top of cooler and plastic untensils **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -chicken thigh/leg 50f per manager cooked yesterday,manager discarded **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk 47f **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -shrimp,chicken pieces, chicken thigh leg,brown sauce 76f to 130f manager reheating **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. -no hot water,turn off **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-24-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no hot or cold water at handsink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -water damage to walls in men's room. Men's room currently closed . Fully operational ladies room. Per manager has called plumber. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -container of rice **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burners soiled with grease -exterior of toaster oven -exterior of sugar and rice container**Warning** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -milk cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
29
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Improved **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's room and ladies room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -stove burners soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: improved **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Cfm -expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Per manager took test yesterday waiting on results , vied exam session number **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Per operator did not pass test by 2 points **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's room and ladies room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Improved **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -stove burners soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: improved **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Cfm -expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Per manager took test yesterday waiting on results , vied exam session number **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's room and ladies room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -stove burners soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 52f,gravy 51f per manager made yesterday not cooled to 41f more than 6 hours -manager discarded **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice and Mac and cheese 98f to 115f advised to reheat **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no hot or cold water at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Cfm -expired **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's room and ladies room **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -stove burners soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Togo bags used to store food
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over beans **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes 50f manager discarded
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -yams ,green beans 104f to 120f manager placed on stove to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -plate in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -chittlings in standing water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Togo containers not inverted in dining room
25-06-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Pepsi cooler with TCS
05-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -3 chest freezers
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -flour **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -small cooler
14-09-4
37
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Mac and cheese,rice ,mashed potatoes 114f to 124f Manager reheating
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -true cooler raw hamburger over ready to eat true cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee placed cheese on roll with bare hands. Employee placed gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled on small cooler
22-02-4
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. -new hire
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked Necks not dated more than 24 hours
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -cold and hot water turn off at handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -ladies room
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour/seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -door to toaster has build up of grease and top of stove
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour/seasoning
02D-01-5
35
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Gravy 56f from last night more than 6 hours,manager discarded **Warning**
03D-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of stove build up of grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour and sauces **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Mac and cheese 109f ,placed in oven to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk 48f
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -bowl stored in handsink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -potato salad
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -self closure not properly attached to mens room door
32-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -chest freezers
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -some build up of grease on top of stove -exterior of flour container with built up residue
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of cups on the floor in storage room **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour
02D-01-5
43
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board stained at make table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -surface rust on lid of reach in freezer in storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kinfolks Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kinfolks Cafe on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kinfolks Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kinfolks Cafe.
How does Kinfolks Cafe compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Kinfolks Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Kinfolks Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kinfolks Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kinfolks Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kinfolks Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kinfolks Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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