DILL RESTAURANT
250 N ATLANTIC AVE STE 251, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 3862258794
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -around baseboards/molding in back
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee cracked raw shell eggs prior tk handling container of commercial dressing without washing hands. Advised to wash hands after handling any raw food
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 handled plated food with bare hands
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -on site vacuum sealed beef, no date/time marked to allow form48 hour exception. -open commercial processed sauerkraut held overnight at room temperature, manager discarded
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -designated hand sink at entrance to kitchen
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing watch while preparing food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -debris in back corner of floor next to rack of clean dishes/air handler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -partial section tile at entrance to kitchen between laminate and tile
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -single door unit with glass door at end of cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hold filters, manager stated scheduled for cleaning
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -container holding several utensils for prep/spatulas with food contact surface facing up. Advised to store utensils with handles able to be grabbed when in use
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. -vacuum sealed beef inside walk in cooler. Advised operator of requirement to either submit and gain approval for a HACCP plan, or to only keep inside the packaging for less than 48 hours from time of vacuum sealing.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -uncovered cabbage defrosting in water next to utility/prep sink
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -wood mandolin with sections that are not properly sealed. Advised to purchase commercial food grade equipment from a supplier.
Aug 27, 2025□ 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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Utility lines preventing proper floor cleaning. -pipe ran directly on floor near entrance to kitchen into drain line, area underneath pipe is not sufficient for cleaning
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 droppings on floor under 3 compartment sink/dish machine.
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, commercially processed sausages opened without date mark
Ceiling vent/tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -not adequately installed to prevent potential vermin from entering food service area from potential problems in building.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee lunch placed out on prep table next to cutting board/squeeze bottles/other food supplies restaurant
Utility lines preventing proper floor cleaning. -pipe ran directly on floor near entrance to kitchen into drain line, area underneath pipe is not sufficient for cleaning
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. -borscht 75F from overnight cooling per manager
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. -borscht, 75F from overnight cooling. See stop sale
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish above precooked sausage
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cream cheese
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -unmonitored cooling inside deep container causing temperature abuse at room temperature range.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting board
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -equipment/pans inside hand sink in cook line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing wristwatch while preparing food
Food stored on floor. -cases of potatoes, cucumbers on floor inside prep area
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall at warewashing area
Hood filter in disrepair from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. -back storage room near walk in cooler
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -stroganoff, cooked cabbage marked more than 7 days
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some colored substance on bottom rim of plastic guard inside ice machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on stainless steel multi use prep table next to cutting board
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -chef
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. -standard/full sized propane tank stored inside kitchen next to fryer and stove.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor inside walk in cooler soiled/has accumulation of food debris/liquid.
Food stored on floor. -case of fryer oil on floor near air conditioning ipunit in corner -case of food on floor inside walk in freezer
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
No functioning portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -3 compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pizza sauce, gyro meat
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand sink next to mixer
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -mens restroom
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture in disrepair
Dish rack shelving with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -warewashing area, -walk in cooler -behind, under oven/cookline equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall near walk in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -employee stated replacing today
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters -slicer -top of oven
Objectionable odors in back storage area of the establishment
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. -near soda bib rack. Horizontal pipe along floor leading into floor drain
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under hand sink in back
Sep 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 26 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -3 compartment sink
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. -pizza for by the slice touched by employee with bare hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -10 live flies inside back storage room around bin of soiled aprons left inside establishment -15 live flies in ware washing area under 3 compartment sink
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches next to walk in cooler near bin of soiled aprons -2 live roaches on floor around baseboards, next to rack of cleaning equipment near room with walk in cooler
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -around baseboards/molding in back
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -employee added time to board
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pizza sauce, gyro meat
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand sink next to mixer
Accumulation of dead or trapped insects or other pests, in control devices. -sticky traps near walk in cooler with 12 dead roaches stuck to trap.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -mens restroom
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture in disrepair
Dish rack shelving with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -bicycle stored leaning up against dough racks stacked up next to rack of single service items
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -warewashing area, -walk in cooler -behind, under oven/cookline equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall near walk in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -employee stated replacing today
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters -slicer -top of oven
Objectionable odors in back storage area of the establishment
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests.
Stored food not covered. -shredded cheese, sliced mushrooms inside walk in cooler
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. -near soda bib rack. Horizontal pipe along floor leading into floor drain
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under hand sink in back
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.