CORNERSTONE TAVERN
709 S NOVA ROAD, Ormond Beach FL 32174 · 3863831942
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -heavy grease accumulation under fryers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
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Lights in back kitchen area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -baked potatoes at 125°f. Operator placed in steam table.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Quaternary sanitizer over 400ppm in triple sink in bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Employee purse and jacket stored in a food preparation area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -heavy grease accumulation under fryers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Lights in back kitchen area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked taco meat in hot holding unit dated 09/28.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked taco meat in hot holding unit dated 09/28.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -baked potatoes between 119°f and 122°f.
Food-contact surface soiled. -can opener soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -heavy accumulation of grease under cooking equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall by handwash sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Stored food not covered. -raw fish in walk in cooler.
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 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 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -all manager certifications expired.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt,or dust. -exterior of flour/breading containers soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour containers not labeled.
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -sliced turkey, sliced roast beef, shredded cheese and coleslaw at 52°f to 53°f in reach in cooler. All items in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced turkey, sliced roast beef, shredded cheese and coleslaw at 52°f to 53°f in reach in cooler. All items in cooler overnight.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -all manager certifications expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee jacket stored on top of potatoes.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt,or dust. -exterior of flour/breading containers soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour containers not labeled.
Oct 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage in kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -chlorine 0ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw burgers in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -baked potatoes at 125°f. Hot holding more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk at 45°f in Coca Cola brand cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -baked potatoes at 125°f. Hot holding more than 4 hours.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -thermometer in Coca Cola brand cooler is damaged.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on slicer.
Floor soiled under cooking equipment and by sandwich cooler.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving in kitchen.
Mar 15, 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
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment and coolers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -debris on lower shelf of prep table.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef at 125°f and shredded chicken at 124°f in hot holding unit. In unit 1 hour. Operator began to reheat on stove. Reheated ground beef to 170°f and chicken to 174°f.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, food debris in handwash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, bar area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, breading mix.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - grease under cooking equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
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.