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DELICIAS CENTROAMERICANAS LLC

722 MASON AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32117 · 386-307-4283

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7405261
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. -employee touched cooked pupusa with bare hands.
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023055516Jul 14, 2023Nov 2, 2023$320

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Feb 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 27, 2026 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -unsealed plywood sheet attached to floor in kitchen.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 8 high priority.

8 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
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. -employee touched cooked pupusa with bare hands.
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -prep table with raw chicken not properly sanitized.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cream made in house dated 02/08.
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cream made in house dated 02/08.
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
High priority/03A-03-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pupusa mix at 80°f at cookline. Operator stated out of cooler 1.5 hours. Pupusa mix moved to cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -black beans at 124°f in hot holding unit. In unit 1.5 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165°f.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -bowl stored in handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Floors in kitchen soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -unsealed plywood sheet attached to floor in kitchen.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. -onions, cabbage and potatoes stored in crates on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -heavy grease buildup on table under fryers. -hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -chicken thawing at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke not under hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -tabletop fryer not under hood suppression system.
/45-04-4
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw chicken in direct contact with grocery bag.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -vinyl flooring cracked and loose in kitchen.
Basic/36-11-4
Food stored on floor. -onions and cabbage stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
/45-04-4
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. -milk crates containing potatoes and onions stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed knives without sanitizing.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored with raw beef in chest freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced ham at 45°f in top area of reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -black beans, ground beef in reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense flour.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
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.
Basic/12B-12-5/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -tape used to repair lid on flour container.
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. -milk crates containing potatoes and onions stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit -small true brand refrigerator.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of shelf below front counter. -hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind sandwich press and at bottom of wall behind flat grill.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored on top of tostones in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-05-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -refried beans and shredded chicken in reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bottom of wall at cookline soiled with accumulated grease.
Basic/36-27-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. -milk crate containing potatoes and cabbage stored on the floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of salt.
Basic/02D-01-5
Table top fryer not located under hood suppression system. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
/45-04-4
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup and cooked beans at 54°f to 55°f in reach in cooler. Cooked and placed in cooler yesterday.
High priority/03D-02-5
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. Soup and cooked beans at 54°f to 55°f in reach in cooler. Cooked and placed in cooler yesterday.
High priority/01B-36-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Milk crates containing onions and potatoes stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease: -hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Water draining onto floor surface from loose pipe under handwash sink.
Basic/29-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Tabletop fryer not under hood suppression system. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
/45-04-4
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and shredded chicken in reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2023 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2023 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor, case of limes.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2023 · Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
/45-04-4/Return visit Nov 13, 2023
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Operator obtained approved sanitizer.
High priority/22-48-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and shredded chicken in reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Food stored on floor, case of limes.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
/45-04-4
Jul 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 14, 2023 · Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 14, 2023 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 14, 2023 · Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 14, 2023 · Time Extended

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.