BOSTON GOURMET COFFEHOUSE
101 N ALABAMA AVE, Deland FL 32724 · 386.801.8728
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter reach in cooler Half and half 45F, returned 10 minutes.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022027227 | Mar 18, 2022 | Jun 21, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2018032180 | May 8, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | $100 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker continued to handle food without washing hands after on cell phone. Educated operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Grab n Go ham sandwich (46F - Cold Holding); less than operator reach in freezer. Glass door reach in cooler sliced deli meat (44-45F - Cold Holding),less than 4 hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless cleaner stored by wash ware area, and cart with bagels. Operator removed.
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.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken sandwich prepared 2 days ago, at grab and go, not date marked. Operator place date mark
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing brackets while preparing food. Operator removed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies and muffins not labeled at front counter Grab N Go. Operator relocated.
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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/
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided hat, and they placed it on.
Food stored on floor. Containers of oatmeal stored in floor. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in freezer chest l
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provides fed to operator.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter reach in cooler Half and half 45F, returned 10 minutes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Food stored on floor. Box of chips stored on storage area floor. Operator relocated.
Ice buildup in freezer chest in storage area, operator removed ice.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened beverage in double glass door, reach in cooler.
Wall soiled behind slicer, with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food worker picked up food container from floor with glove hands, removed gloves but did not wash hands, and continued to handle food. Educated Operator l
Ice buildup in freezer chest, in storage area.
Jul 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Glass door is being held by a metal piece to keep door closed and the gasket seal is.broken.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in food preparation area cold holding unit.
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit -Glass door reach in cooler chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding)/3 hours. Ice placed on food. -Makeline unit hash browns (48F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding).3 hours. Operator placed to lower level. - front line low boy unit milk (44F - Cold Holding); half and half (45F - Cold Holding)/ recently returned to unit 15 minutes.
Equipment in poor repair. Glass door is being held by a metal piece to keep door closed and the gasket seal is.broken.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in food preparation area cold holding unit.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.