Open Road Cafe

1637 Us 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Open Road Cafe has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Ormond Beach restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

22-08-4

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no chlorine test kit. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -gravy in reach in cooler. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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. -open package of hot dogs. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over container of salsa in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Bottle of isopropyl alcohol and liquid duster stored over single service items. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over condiments. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey at 44°f in top area of reach in cooler. Operator placed turkey below fill line of container. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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 chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.

16-37-1

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

22-08-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**

16-33-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in back kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Open Road Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Open Road Cafe on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Open Road Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Open Road Cafe.

How does Open Road Cafe compare to other restaurants in Ormond Beach?

Open Road Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ormond Beach average of 79.

Has Open Road Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Open Road Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Open Road Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Open Road Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Open Road Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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