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CINNAMON TREE CAFE

1665 DUNLAWTON AVE STE 103, Port Orange FL 32127 · 386-852-2510

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7406748
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -2 live flying insects in back of establishment near rack of pans
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -100ppm quat solution at 3 companies sink, employee added additional tablets
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. -soiled cardboard in front of 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-06-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents in back prep area
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor area under large cooler in prep area/back of house
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles in disrepair. -tile/grout area near freezer towards back door
Basic/36-17-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -labels stuck to lexans, stored in prep area
Basic/16-46-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
The state's own report →
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking front access of hand sink on cook line
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 28, 2026 · -hand sink up front obstructed by trash can Time Extended
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents in far back prep area
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall partially separated in back between cooler and back door
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
High priority/01D-03-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above cooked poultry in back -cooked poultry wrapped and stored making direct contact with shell eggs
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-14-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -spinach and cheese danish, blueberry cheesecake coffee cake -manager stated placed out prior to inspection, added time
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking front access of hand sink on cook line
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents in far back prep area
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall partially separated in back between cooler and back door
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -cook line hand sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk flour container in back
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked mushrooms, 115-125F inside deep lexan, cooling for 2 hours per manager. Removed from cooler and placed into ice bath.
High priority/03D-01-5
Live, small flying insects found -2 live flying insects in back of establishment near rack of pans
High priority/35A-02-7
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked mushrooms, 1 container marked 5/2
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked mushrooms marked 5/2
High priority/01B-24-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked mushrooms placed into deep plastic container, lid closed and placed into cooler. Advised to use shallow containers for rapid cooling or rely on ice bath/stirring to reach 70F from 135F within 2 hours, and down to 41F throughout within a total of 6 hours
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of hand sink on front line
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. -wash temp 137F, data plate calls for 150F
Intermediate/16-54-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -uses gloves on floor on cookline during rush
Basic/36-73-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -open clamshell containers on line -coffee filters unprotected/placed food contact surface up
Basic/25-06-4
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flying insects in dry storage area
High priority/35A-02-6
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -area above clean pans stacked on shelving in back
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Fly sticky tape hanging over stored food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -hanging above bull sugar in sry storage
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dust build up on wall in prep area
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -rear prep area
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone and keys stored above clean utensils on storage rack
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath cookline have a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink at front service area, provided handwash signs, operator posted
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in cooler/freezer in rear prep area door gaskets have a light accumulation of debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above food container shelves/prep tables in rear prep area soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee rinsed gloves in triple sink, inspector educated employee, employee removed gloves, washed hands, and put on new gloves
High priority/12A-09-4/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced ham 47F, per operator stored on top of reach-in cooler less than 45min, operator relocated excess to reach-in cooler -whipped butter 68F, per operator stored on top of reach-in cooler less than 30 minutes, operator placed on time as public health control
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside bottom of three-door reach-in cooler has an an accumulation of food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for tablets in triple sink
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee beverages stored above flour and potatoes on dry storage rack, operator relocated
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -light shield over triple door freezer damaged
Basic/38-01-4/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -milk jugs reused for nutella mix
Basic/25-32-4/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Slow draining water in handwash sink in front prep area
Basic/29-20-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -open box cutter stored on shelf above clean baking pans, operator relocated
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -large white sugar container
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee rinsed gloves in triple sink, inspector educated employee, employee removed gloves, washed hands, and put on new gloves
High priority/12A-09-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced ham 47F, per operator stored on top of reach-in cooler less than 45min, operator relocated excess to reach-in cooler -whipped butter 68F, per operator stored on top of reach-in cooler less than 30 minutes, operator placed on time as public health control
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside bottom of three-door reach-in cooler has an an accumulation of food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for tablets in triple sink
Intermediate/16-37-1
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee beverages stored above flour and potatoes on dry storage rack, operator relocated
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -light shield over triple door freezer damaged
Basic/38-01-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -milk jugs reused for nutella mix
Basic/25-32-4
Slow draining water in handwash sink in front prep area
Basic/29-20-5/Repeat Violation
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -open box cutter stored on shelf above clean baking pans, operator relocated
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -large white sugar container
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation

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.