DAISYS DINER
915 N SPRING GARDEN AVE, Deland FL 32720
Last inspected Aug 21, 2024 · 14 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
OCT 23
JAN 24
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AUG 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2- live roach crawling on wall by cookline,.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023068316 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 | $400 |
| 4--2019032195 | May 15, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | $360 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cook-line make table cutting board stained by food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Ice buildup in kitchen freezer chest
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Kitchen reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris. - kitchen shelves soiled with food debris and dirt.
Aug 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach on wash ware wall,behind three compartment sink. 4- live roaches on kitchen shelf. Operator removed and cleaned area.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present on kitchen floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter top butter (73F - Cold Holding)/1.5 hours; Front counter reach in cooler butter (42F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours. Cook line make table sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sausages (44-47F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ 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. Feta cheese date opened three days ago in cook line make table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cook-line make table cutting board stained by food.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not identified as being raw.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach on floor by cook line make table. 1- dead roach by under kitchen table. 2- dead roaches on floor under three compartment sink. Operator removed and cleaned area.
Ice buildup in kitchen freezer chest
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Kitchen reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris. - kitchen shelves soiled with food debris and dirt.
Standing water in bottom of cook line make table.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Kitchen hand sink, not draining, standing water.
Mar 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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/
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, by bathroom halllway
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, by bathroom halllway
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Jan 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach crawling on kitchen wall. 1- live roach at front counter floor. 1- live roach crawling in kitchen area floor. Operator discarded and cleaned area.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, by bathroom halllway
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Hole in or other damage to kitchen wall.
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Jan 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate8 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.10 ppm.50 ppm.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach crawling on kitchen wall. 1- live roach at front counter floor. 1- live roach crawling in kitchen area floor. Operator discarded and cleaned area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food worker cleaned and sanitized area with gloves and did not change gloves, but handled cooking equipment. Educated operator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen make table sausage (52F - Cold Holding); diced potatoes (52F - Cold Holding)/ returned to unit 20 minutes ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits 66F on counter top, placed 6 hours ago. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with dirt at kitchen make tables.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified on some menus.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, by bathroom halllway
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach on kitchen make table lid. 2- dead roaches on front counter floor. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized and area.
Hole in or other damage to kitchen wall.
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter cold holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top soiled with grease,grime and food debris.
Nov 2, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 2, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 4 in the front area below handsink - 2 on the floor in front of cookline cooler - 2 on the floor in front of three compartment sink when trash can was moved - 1 on the wall above steam table - 2 on the shelving with clean plates under cookline expo window
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs
Nov 1, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 4 in the front area below handsink - 2 on the floor in front of cookline cooler - 2 on the floor in front of three compartment sink when trash can was moved - 1 on the wall above steam table - 2 on the shelving with clean plates under cookline expo window
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Slicer blade guard - interior cookline microwave
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs
Dead roaches on premises. 5 on the floor front area. 1 on the shelving. 3 dead on the floor under slicer. 1 in the floor in the hallway. 2 on the side of freezer. Several others on the floor in the kitchen. 1 on the wall above steam table
Oct 31, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook wiping off wall with soiled towel then put gloves on to make an order
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook handling plated food with bare hand - 1 gloved hand, 1 ungloved, handled good with ungloved hand
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Demon in unlabeled spray bottle sprayed at expo window next to syrup bottles and napkins onto 2 live roaches
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes and pickles, walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Turkey gravy dated 9-something (illegible).
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 4 in the front area below handsink - 2 on the floor in front of cookline cooler - 2 on the floor in front of three compartment sink when trash can was moved - 1 on the wall above steam table - 2 on the shelving with clean plates under cookline expo window
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sausage left out after an order on top of cutting board 65F. Returned to cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits 117F, gravy 91F, in warmer 2-3 hours after heating in microwave. Warmer temperature was 86F. Cook removed to heat on stove. 180F+ was reached for both
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl front counter. Manager dumped out.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Slicer blade guard - interior cookline microwave
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 3 digital thermometers, none functional
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.
Dead roaches on premises. 5 on the floor front area. 1 on the shelving. 3 dead on the floor under slicer. 1 in the floor in the hallway. 2 on the side of freezer. Several others on the floor in the kitchen. 1 on the wall above steam table
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of reach in cooler, employee bag next to bread in kitchen
Faucet/handle not functional at plumbing fixture. Hot water side does not turn on water, kitchen handsink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving in kitchen, three compartment sink crevices under lip, clean plate ware shelving.
Old residue/food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On clean plates under expo window in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler
Stored food not covered. Powdered sugar? In 5 gallon container under prep table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour, powdered sugar?
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Next to clean plate
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food -debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat top and and fryers sides soiled with grease, grime and food debris. - Gasket soiled to walk in cooler.
Sep 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
2- Holes in or other damage to wash ware wall., behind three compartment sink, and storage rack.
Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer.
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.p, behind cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food -debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat top and and fryers sides soiled with grease, grime and food debris. - Gasket soiled to walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of kitchen reach-in-cooler.
Wash ware area cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Toast plated with bare hands by food worker. Educated operator.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2- live roach crawling on wall by cookline,.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen food preparation table home fries (58F - Cold Holding); hash browns (69F - Cold Holding)/1 hour, operator placed in make table. Kitchen Mai table Sausage patties 45F/30 minutes, recently returned to unit. Front counter reach in cooler butter (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); 1 hour; cottage cheese (50F - Cold Holding)/ overnight. operator discarded cottage cheese and o,aced other food in another unit,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can placed in front of cookline hand sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
2- Holes in or other damage to wash ware wall., behind three compartment sink, and storage rack.
Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach under kitchen food preparation table by cookline floor. 1- dead roach by food preparation area floor.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack of cigarettes stored at rear food preparation table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker at cookline wearing watch while handling food.
Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer.
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.p, behind cookline.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food -debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat top and and fryers sides soiled with grease, grime and food debris. - Gasket soiled to walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle stored in kitchen Whirlpool reach in cooler l
Standing water in cookline handwash sink,unable to drain..
Standing water in bottom of kitchen reach-in-cooler.
Wash ware area cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
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.