GENOVESE'S ITALIAN CAFE
116 DUNLAWTON BLVD, Daytona Beach Shores FL 32118 · 386.767.4151
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -spaghetti
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019057550 | Sep 23, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -donald
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dusty air vents on wall near point of sale out front -ceiling tiles/vents in back prep area
Equipment in poor repair. -lid to makeline lowboy in back partially separated above open food
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -some grout areas
May 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above prepared/portioned pasta
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. shredded mozzarella cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce(day prior) (50-51F - Cold Holding); cut ham (48F - Cold Holding) inside bottom of lowboy cooler on cook line more than 4 hours per manager, see stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -donald
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -lasagna
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dusty air vents on wall near point of sale out front -ceiling tiles/vents in back prep area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on multi use prep table next to mechanical slicer/food processor -cell phone on shelf next to pizza cutter above makeline cooler
Equipment in poor repair. -lid to makeline lowboy in back partially separated above open food
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -some grout areas
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -lexan of sauce on floor inside walk in cooler
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. -cooked spaghetti 44-45F inside middle of portioned pasta inside a deep plastic container. Advised to fully cool down to 41f throughout product prior to portioning into sealed plastic bags inside plastic container.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked sausage not used within 7 days from being cooked, 11/13
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -cleaning chemicals stored above chest freezer inside back of establishment near walk in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. -cover plate hanging for cable line above pizza peels near oven
Equipment in poor repair. -lids/hinges to makeline cooler -interior panel inside ice machine
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. -portioned cooked spaghetti 45-48F from overnight cooling inside deep plastic container per manager. Advised to cool down prior to stacking inside deep plastic containers for storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -spaghetti
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooling inside deep plastic containers
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -large trash bin blocking front access of hand sink in server station out front
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -lasagna
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some black substance on plastic components inside ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -area on ceiling at entrance to back warewashing area from kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of wire rack above cutting board
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook prepping food with ring that is not a plain/smooth ring
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled wire racks above mechanical slicer/prep table
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. -slight barehand contact with crust from cooked pizza during cut, advised to avoid barehand contact by either using adequate utensils/method to avoid contact or use single use gloves if necessary.
Ceiling in dry storage shed shows damage or is in disrepair/insulation overhanging
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles above prep area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -some cooks in back/others handling food without hair restraints(hats/visors/hairnets/other acceptable restraints)
Equipment in poor repair. -base of door to walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tile in front service area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire racks/shelving in back
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes previously cooled from prior prep in top of make-table inside double pan,overfilled 51F after less than 2 hours, manager replaced with cold tomatoes from walk in. Advised to avoid double pans and product raised above recommended fill line from equipment manufacturer
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -non food safe sanitizer spray bottle stored next to plates/utensils out front.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -large trash can obstructing front of access to hand sink out front near taps
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked sausage
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow chemical sanitizer out front
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -plastic screws/components inside ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating banana in prep area inside kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee placed eyeglasses on cutting board at prep cooler at entrance to kitchen
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored under dripping water line. -lemons under dripping condensation inside walk in cooler
In-use utensil not stored in clean/protected location. -marinara sauce paddle at stove inside kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets to chest freezer next to walk in -electrical outlets -shelving above slicer/prep table
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -pizza sauce, portioned pasta, cut at stem spinach
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pasta 46-47F inside stand up unit on bottom shelf, corner of prep area. See stop sale. -precooked breaded chicken 47-51F.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -200ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open commercial processed meats inside cooler without date mark
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -slim jim trash can in front of hand sink in front server area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice dumped in hand sink up front in server area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -lasagna, made 2 days prior
Equipment in poor repair. Shelving above warewashing area
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage area. -walk in cooler below door -near cooler in prep area towards entrance to server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Some dust, grease in hood filters
Single-service articles improperly stored. -clam shell translucent carry out containers not inverted on top shelf above slicer -pizza boxes on floor near back door
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet near dish machine
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.