COOKS BUFFET CAFE BAKERY
704 NORTH WOODLAND BOULEVARD, Deland FL 32720 · 386-734-4339
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 16 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach by paint storage area storage floor, 2- live roach next to ice machine on floor. 2- live roach on floor in front of bathrooms. 1- live roach in mop storage closet. Operator removed and cleaned area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026036906 | May 27, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Green beans 46-47F in walk in cooer, prepared 24 hours.placed in large stock pot on bottom shelf, Operator instructed to discard.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher placed in kitchen hand sink. Operator removed.
Dead roaches on premises. 3- dead roaches, 2 on floor by dish machine, 1- on floor by ice machine. Operator removed cleaned area.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses and purse placed on food preparation table. Operator removed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Food worker coring tomatoes without washing prior to coring. Educated operator.
May 28, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach by paint storage area storage floor, 2- live roach next to ice machine on floor. 2- live roach on floor in front of bathrooms. 1- live roach in mop storage closet. Operator removed and cleaned area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1-dead roach at baking area behind cart on shelf. 2- dead roaches on floor by paint storage area. 2 dead roaches on floor by dish machine. 5- dead roaches by chemical storage area floor, 2- dead roaches behind soda station, on floor. 6- dead roaches under buffet line floor. Operator removed and cleaned area.
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils placed in kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container used to dispense. beets and onions in walk in produce cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach on empty,items)s bathroom floor. 1 - dead roach on dish machine, operator remains vex
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses on top of food preparation table. Operator removed.
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
No Kitchen and buffet station handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, at carriage house. operator placed.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 100+ chlorine cook line sanitizer bucket,100 ppm chlorine.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at front line reach in cooler, opened 3 days ago not date marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled with food debris
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carol R. 6-15-2024
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cook line make table cold holding unit. Operator placed thermometer.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cook line food preparation table gizzards (70F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours, operator placed in cold holding unit. -Cook line make table, container within a container, red potatoes (52F - Cold Holding)less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cold holding unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with grime. Operator fished l
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, at food preparation area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on food preparation table shelf. operator relocated.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing watch while handling food. Operator removed watch.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at baking station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust., at food preparation area.
May 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added cooking equipment, hand sink, cooler and 40 seats to a new dining area.
Apr 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added cooking equipment, hand sink, cooler and 40 seats to a new dining area.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored over heavy cream on dessert walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Carriage house has dining and stove.
No soap provided at front counter handwash sink. Operator restocked.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop laying in Cole slaw in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
No handwashing sign provided at front counter hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dessert walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Stored food not covered. Cakes in walk in cooler not covered.
Mar 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. walk in cooler whole turkey (47F-46F - Cooling ); rice (46F-47F - Cooling) placed overnight. Operator instructed discarded.
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.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added cooking equipment, hand sink, cooler and 40 seats to a new dining area.
Jan 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. walk in cooler whole turkey (47F-46F - Cooling ); rice (46F-47F - Cooling) placed overnight. Operator instructed discarded.
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.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food worker with gloves, moved garbage can with gloves hands, and continued to handle food without changing gloves and washing hands. Educated operator..
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added cooking equipment, hand sink, cooler and 40 seats to a new dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in dessert walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over chocolate frosting in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Whip cream in wait station, date marked past 7 days. Operator updated to 3 days.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ Chlorine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart stored in front ice machine hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni salad 48 hours ago not date marked., walk in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing watch while handling food,
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Turkey pot pie in walk in freezer.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -buttermilk, per operator less than 7 days, employee dated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside ice machine has a light accumulation of debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -multiple handwash sinks used to store ladle and cleaning supplies, operator removed
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. -Sharon, Erica, and Jamel
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -stewed tomatoes in walk-in cooler, per operator cooked 2-3 days ago, operator dated
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Ali, Carol, and Kim
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -white oval plates stored in dish area
Food container dried with a towel/cloth.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -handle of scoop in contact with boiled potatoes, employee removed
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -lower portion of reach-in cooler on cookline, operator installed new ambient thermometer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -multiple walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of lids and to-go containers stored on the floor in storage area
Stored food not covered. -pot of stewed tomatoes in walk-in cooler, operator covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -whole turkeys thawing in standing water in triple sink, employee converted to continuously flowing water
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -2 wet wiping cloths stored on prep table across from walk-in coolers, employee relocated to sanitizer bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar and salt containers lacking labels, operator labeled
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Turkey gravy 42-45 cooling in stockpot overnight. Operator instructed to put in smaller portions.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm. 100 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling cart placed by three compartment hand sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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.