DELAND EATERY AND COCKTAIL BAR
442 E NEW YORK AVE SUIRE 8, Deland FL 32724 · 904.305.5654
Last inspected Jun 11, 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.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023002202 | Sep 7, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked wings in walk in cooler, operator relocated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Kitchen expo table Cooked onions in cook line expo table, more than 7 days. Operator instructed to discard. Walk in cooler Broth and macaroni salad past 7 days. Operator instructed to discard,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Apr 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked wings in walk in cooler, operator relocated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Kitchen expo table Cooked onions in cook line expo table, more than 7 days. Operator instructed to discard. Walk in cooler Broth and macaroni salad past 7 days. Operator instructed to discard,
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Runny eggs, sunny side eggs on breakfast menu, not identified as being raw. Operator placed on menu.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided by ice machine handwash sink.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator placed advisory.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, in wash ware area,
Ice buildup in kitchen freezer chest. Operator removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Rear kitchen exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice machine hand wash sink used as a dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at ice machine hand wash sink. Operator restocked.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator, who posted on wall.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table, Operator relocated,
Food stored on floor. Box of frying oil stored on storage area floor, operator relocated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator relocated.
Wash ware area floor tiles in disrepair.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sunny eggs on breakfast menu not identified,on menu as undercooked.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Box of rolls stored in walk in cooler floor. Operator relocated.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Kitchen table top meat sauce (96F - Cooling)/2.5 hours
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Short ribs date marked first 8 days. Operator instructed to discard,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 76 less than 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at storage area handwash sink.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Helmet stored upon rack over bread,
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Wash ware floor,not maintained smooth and durable.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Food worker in kitchen, dried hands on pants, and continued to handle food.Educated operator
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream in bar not datemarked from 48 hours ago. Liquid eggs opened 4 days ago in kitchen make table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Yea cooler stored in front of kitchen hand sink.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Operator will be using pasteurized eggs that are on site,
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buns stored on walk in cooler floor.
No handwashing sign provided at bar hand sink used by food employees.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb.
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/.
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.
Sep 22, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb.
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/.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at bar hand sink used by food employees.
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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.
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. Walk in cooler raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); placed last night; pasta (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding). 2 Days ago, Operator discard pasta and ground beef prepared 2 days ago. Operator placed ice on raw beef, and ham. Refrigerated drawers Chicken wings 44-45F 1 hour. Walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ln bar heavy cream opened 2 days ago not date marked.
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/.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at bar hand sink used by food employees.
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.