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FRIEND OF THE FARMER CAFE

600 S. KEPLER ROAD, Deland FL 32724 · 561-334-3718

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD5855757
Grade history
MAY 24
APR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Counter top cheddar cheese spread (52F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes Refrigerated drawers stacked containers, Operator relocated. Sliced ham 59F; 30 minutes in refrigerated drawers
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval.
High priority/28-20-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Counter top cheddar cheese spread (52F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes Refrigerated drawers stacked containers, Operator relocated. Sliced ham 59F; 30 minutes in refrigerated drawers
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced ham portioned 3 days ago, in refrigerated drawers. Operator updated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning brush stored in hand wash sink.. Removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing a watch while preparing food. Educated operator.removed watch,
Basic/13-07-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs and raw bacon over pies and cookies in stand up reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain for espresso machine in basin of hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/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
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For fried eggs cooked to order Provided paper consumer advisory and posted
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice in ice machine
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, powder sugar, sugar water mix
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 2207 E MICHIGAN, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.