Taste of Soul

2723 South Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720

African

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Taste of Soul stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Taste of Soul's latest score of 86 sits above the DeLand average of 73. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding unit rice (130F - Hot Holding); collard greens (121F - Hot Holding)l30 minutes. Operator instructed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Collard greens 53-56F placed overnight in food storage area reach in cooler. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Collard greens 53-56F placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard

01B-36-5

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

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw at front counter, prepared days ago not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of front counter maketable, a container of butter pats 67F, placed overnight. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

01B-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Soul last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of Soul on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Taste of Soul compare to other restaurants in DeLand?

Taste of Soul most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the DeLand average of 73.

Has Taste of Soul's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of Soul have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste of Soul 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 Taste of Soul inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Soul is inspected around two times per year on average.

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