DE LA VEGA RESTAURANTE GALERIA
128 N WOODLAND BLVD, Deland FL 32720 · 386-734-4444
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026020263 | Jan 30, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | $200 |
| 4--2017036969 | Jul 20, 2017 | Aug 10, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen glass door reach in cooler flan (50F - Cold Holding); tres leche (54F - Cold Holding); green salsa (52F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Hole in or other damage to wall, at wait station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer and stove, soiled with grease and grime,.
Jan 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Storage area, triple door reach in cooler black beans (48F - Cooling ); placed overnight stacked on bottom shelf operator instructed to discard,
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 glass door reach in cooler flan (50F - Cold Holding); tres leche (54F - Cold Holding); green salsa (52F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
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 opened 5 days ago in wait station low boy unit. operator placed date.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Hole in or other damage to wall, at wait station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer and stove, soiled with grease and grime,.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Storage area, reach in cooler cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F -cold Holding). Less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at employees handwash sink operator placed towels.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored upright in storage closet.Operator flipped over.
Mar 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Food storage area wall peeling paint.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 20, 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 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Food storage area wall peeling paint.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Glass door Kitchen Reach in cooler flan (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); operator placed in another unit, beef empanada (50F - Cold Holding); tres leches (51F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard. -Wait station Reach in cooler. milk (48F - Cold Holding); cream (48F - Cold Holding) Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager on arrived,
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Food storage area wall peeling paint.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.in dining room area and kitchen.
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Diego
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hold in ceiling hallway to bathrooms.
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale report.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen make table Shrimp ( 47F - Cold Holding); empanadas (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); empanadas (49F - Cold Holding); chicken shish kabobs (47F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Operator instructed discard, Operator adjusted thermostat. Kitchen make table. cut tofu (56F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes. Operator into another unit. Reach in cooler Flan; (56F - Cold Holding); salsa made in house (52F - Cold Holding)/less than 4 hours. Operator adjusted thermostat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Meat placed in kitchen hand sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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. Diego
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Arepas in kitchen Make table prepared two days ago, not
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hold in ceiling hallway to bathrooms.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored on shelf above garnishes at wait station.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
Stored food not covered. Flan uncovered in reach in cooler.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen make table salsa made in house (56F - Cold Holding)/3 hours. Operator placed in another refrigerated unit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leche at front counter reach in cooler prepared 3 days ago not date marked.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 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. Quinoa date marked to be discarded 6-30.. Operator instructed to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles and dispenser soiled with grime..
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen area hand sink has food debris and is being used as a dump sink.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at washware handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kitchen glass door reach in cooler Flan not date marked m prepared 5 days ago.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened Gatorade bottle on front counter food preparation table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.