Knuckle Sandwich
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Knuckle Sandwich has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to six violations.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Orange City facility scores 76, putting Knuckle Sandwich on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 47F in expo unit for 1 hour. operator placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage gravy prepared 24 hours ago l in GE reach in cooler, in storage area not date marked. Operator updated . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand sink used as a dump sink, food debris. Educated operator.
31A-11-4
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
64
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has an auto sham being in use in storage area. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
82
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatballs prepared 3 days ago, in storage area , reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cellphone at front counter , food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food preparation area noted with a slicer fryer , convection ovens added .to a previous food storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Inspector contacted Plan Review, as of today's date, no plans have been submitted, per Amy Zaleski time extended 60 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food preparation area noted with a slicer fryer , convection ovens added .to a previous food storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Inspector contacted Plan Review, as of today's date, no plans have been submitted, per Amy Zaleski time extended 60 days. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44F /10 minutes, at front counter reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Meatballs with marinara 98F/ 2 hours . Operator instructed reheat.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food preparation area noted with a slicer fryer , convection ovens added .to a previous food storage area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog non service at outside dining area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatballs in food preparation area reach in cooler, prepared , 48 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
37
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over dressings in storage area reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Storage area reach in cooler Ground beef 46F, macaroni (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight.operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. Cheesecake at front counter not date marked, 4 days ago. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at employee bathroom handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food preparation area ceiling /ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site, **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by food or operation area, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
41
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Equipment purchased , not installed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pepto Bismal stored in storage area reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stuffing prepared 24 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, by mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing watch while preparing food l **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
50-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Knuckle Sandwich last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Knuckle Sandwich on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Knuckle Sandwich?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Knuckle Sandwich.
How does Knuckle Sandwich compare to other restaurants in Orange City?
Knuckle Sandwich most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange City average of 76.
Has Knuckle Sandwich's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Knuckle Sandwich have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Knuckle Sandwich 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 Knuckle Sandwich inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Knuckle Sandwich is inspected around four times per year on average.
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