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CONNIES CAFE

101 N WOODLAND BLVD STE 105, Deland FL 32720 · 386 738 5030

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7404178
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2026.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2021022938Apr 8, 2021Jul 27, 2021$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2026.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On kitchen counter top cooked chicken strips (71F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (81F - Cold Holding) 3 hours,. Operator placed on ice,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand sink has a colander stirred in sink. Operator relocated.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef in kitchen reach in cooler thawed three days ago. Operator updated
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Corrected On-Site
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Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Triple door reach in freezer in storage area, gasket soiled with grime.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink in double door, reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed
Basic/12B-13-4/Repeat Violation
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Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over soup in kitchen reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Refrigerated drawers soiled with food debris. -Ventilation hood is soiled with dust. -batter station tray soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board soiled with food debris at cook line make table unit.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach soup and Chili in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator updated for five days.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers soiled with grease and grime. -side of flat top on side of oven, soiled with grime.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen reach in cooler soup (47F - Cold Holding)/ less than 4 hours. Kitchen table top Cooked onions 47F, less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cold holding unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broccoli soup prepared 24 hours ago not date marked, in reach in cooler. Operator updated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen double door reach in cooler Soup 45F cold holding for 1 hour., operator relocated.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Jan 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Double sliding door kitchen reach in cooler soup (49F - Cooling); placed overnight. Operator instructed discarded.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers stored over raw fish in kitchen make table
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Kitchen double door reach in cooler sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); soup (49F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (44F - Cold Holding). Operator relocating food from one unit to another the last 20 minutes,.operator placed ice. cole slaw 43F. COS -Cookline maketable 1- cooked Chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); operator placed on top of sliced turkey, above fill line. Operator placed inside make table,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board soiled with food debris. -Slicer guard soiled with food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Operator updated cooked beef removed yesterday to unit,
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Food preparation area wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment soiled with grease and grime, Washware hand sink soiled with dirt,
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cook line make table A container egg salad (47F - Cold Holding)/place. On top of a container at make table, placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard. -ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (44F - Cold Holding); 2 hours. Operator placed ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board soiled with dirt. - cook line make table interior soiled with food debris,
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Egg salad in double door reach in cooler and make table prepared days ago not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone placed on cutting board
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, under double door reach in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - table under griddle soiled with food debris, -lid to flour container by cook-line, soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, by slicer.
Basic/36-27-5

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.