ENCANTO RESTAURANT & BAKERY
915 S VOLUSIA AVE, Orange City FL 32763 · 386-218-4242
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2025
JUN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 44 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - bakery area 3 door cooler: milk 47F, butter 48F; liquid egg, 47F. Less than 4 hours. Operator relocated in walk in freezer.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026012417 | Nov 24, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 1, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Apr 2, 2026Warning 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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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. Laundry bleach used as a sanitizer on food contact surface Operator purchased.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Kitchen expo table container on top of another container at upper level. sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding);1.5 hours. Operator Placed on lower level. Kitchen dessert lowboy unit cheese cake (45F - Cold Holding); flan (45F - Cold Holding); placed overnight. Operator placed in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter hot holding unit. Operator reheated to 165F guava cheese fritter (120F - Hot Holding); stuffed potato (120F - Hot Holding)/1 hour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board aft cook line.
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/ Manager arrived later.
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. Flan prepared 48 hours in front counter Reach on cooler, not date marked. Operator placed date
Ceiling tile missing at front counter
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in kitchen double glass door cold holding unit. Operator placed thermometer.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Nov 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - bakery area 3 door cooler: milk 47F, butter 48F; liquid egg, 47F. Less than 4 hours. Operator relocated in walk in freezer.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Three compartments sink, bar cooler, hand wash sink at indoor bar counter,
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Sep 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - bakery area 3 door cooler: milk 47F, butter 48F; liquid egg, 47F. Less than 4 hours. Operator relocated in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cheese cornmeal stick (sorullo maiz), 118F, front hot box 2.25 hours -cream cheese fluted danish, 78F; cream cheese guava danish, 84F; held off temperature control 2 hours Corrective action: product taken to reheat and place into hot holding - beef 118F, serving line, less than 1 hour - chicken, 115F; beef, 131F, steam table in kitchen less than 1 hour Operator instructed to reheat.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Three compartments sink, bar cooler, hand wash sink at indoor bar counter,
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Ice buildup in cold holding unit. - glass door cooker near serving line
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 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. - tabletop fryer in kitchen
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 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. Food worker cracked eggs and handled utensils without washing hands. Educated operator.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - for bread ends used for bread pudding. Operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - bakery area 3 door cooler: milk 47F, butter 48F; liquid egg, 47F. Less than 4 hours. Operator relocated in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cheese cornmeal stick (sorullo maiz), 118F, front hot box 2.25 hours -cream cheese fluted danish, 78F; cream cheese guava danish, 84F; held off temperature control 2 hours Corrective action: product taken to reheat and place into hot holding - beef 118F, serving line, less than 1 hour - chicken, 115F; beef, 131F, steam table in kitchen less than 1 hour Operator instructed to reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink in ware washing area blocked by dishes stack in front
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/. operator arrived.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Three compartments sink, bar cooler, hand wash sink at indoor bar counter,
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. Operator had food worker complete.
Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. - ice at front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - at cook line
Employee beverage containers, snacks on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - in kitchen
Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - watches. Employee removed watch.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - plastic beverage bottles in storage area operator relocated.
Ice buildup in cold holding unit. - glass door cooker near serving line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - cook line
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. - bug zapper in high shelf at cook line
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - ridged cashew container reused for salt. Operator discarded.
Single-service articles improperly stored. - boxed lids on the floor in storage area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. - forks, spoons under front counter stored food contact side up. Operator repositioned.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Front exit door blocked by table and chair. Operator relocated.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - tabletop fryer in kitchen
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen reach in freezer not operating,.
Rear exterior door, has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside., by wash ware areal.
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.