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GRAM'S KITCHEN O.C.

1501 S VOLUSIA AVENUE, Orange City FL 32763 · 386-734-7093

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats124
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7406990
Grade history
JAN 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach crawling on kitchen wall. Operator removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

14 visits, newest first

Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line reach in cooler Butter 62F, more than 4 hours. Operator instructed to discard.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ventilation hood soiled with grease. -sides of fryers soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach crawling on kitchen wall. Operator removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · 1- live roach on rear kitchen floor . 1- live roach kitchen storage area floor Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers side soiled with grease and grime,
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 7, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach crawling on kitchen wall. Operator removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 2- dead roaches in storage area floor, 1- dead roach n food storage shelf. 1- dead roach by mop sink.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Glue trap on food storage shelf with 3 roaches. Operator relocated.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers side soiled with grease and grime,
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter reach in cooler butter (68F - Cold Holding)/ less than 4 hours Front counter top butter (68F - Cold Holding)/ less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Cottage cheese 49F ambient cooling . Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled fryers, under fiat tops. - ventilation hood laden with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach on kitchen storage area shelving, operator removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food worker pulled pants up wearing gloves and continued to handle food, without changing gloves and washing hands, Educated operator.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter reach in cooler butter (68F - Cold Holding)/ less than 4 hours Front counter top butter (68F - Cold Holding)/ less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled with food debris, kitchen expo table.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches on glue trap under storage area shelving, on floor. Operator discarded
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on walk in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled fryers, under fiat tops. - ventilation hood laden with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle stored in walk in freezer. Operator discarded.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Kitchen hand sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 PPM.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2- live roaches behind ice machine, operator was able to discarded 1 and cleaned area, 1- dead roach part in shed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Reach in cooler -Walk in cooler. hollandaise sauce (48F - Cold Holding)/2 hours -Kitchen make table sliced cheese (43F-52F - Cold Holding)/45 minutes operator reduced amount of sliced cheese, placed lowest fill line.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach part in shed.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of fryers and under flat top., soiled with grease and food debris - kitchen floor soiled with grease. -
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Kitchen floor and wash ware soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers sides soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 PPM. Operator replaced bucket. 100 PPM.
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheese in kitchen make table unit, operator relocated.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach crawling on wash ware area wall. Operator removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Wait Station reach in cooler butter (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours. Operator relocated to another cold holding unit. -Kitchen reach in cooler home fries (52F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours. Operator returned to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach at front counter storage area floor. 1- dead roach on rear storage area floor. 1- dead roach under three compartment sink. Operator removed and cleaned area.
Basic/35A-03-4
Kitchen floor and wash ware soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers sides soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle stored in reach in freezer. Operator relocated
Basic/12B-13-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler turkey noodle (44F - Cooling)/ placed overnight. Operator relocated into walk in freezer.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen make table sliced cheese (44-46F - Cold Holding);less than 4 hours. Operator relocated into reach in freezer. Front line Reach in cooler. butter (57F-60F - Cold Holding)/less than 3 hours. Operator relocated to reach in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Basic/50-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. 3- dead roaches in food storage floor by shelves 1- dead roach under dish machine, on floor, operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wah ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched mouth with finger and then p,aged food at front counter. Educated operator.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen table top sausages (48F - Cold Holding)/1.5 hours. Operator placed more ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
2- Dead roaches on storage area floor.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, at wait station.
Basic/36-03-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker at cook line wearing watch, while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Kitchen floor not maintained smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Wrapped muffins at front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Side of griddle soiled with grease and food debris. -
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 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.
High priority/22-48-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 8-10 label on meatloaf at l kitchen make table until ooerator uodate to pulled from freezer 24 hours ago.
High priority/02C-01-5
Equipment in poor repair. Insignia kitchen reach in cooler gasket soiled
Basic/14-11-5
Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris,, under fryers,
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of reach in cooler in wait station.
Basic/23-03-4
Storage area ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.Outside shed.
Basic/33-34-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, under three compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, from food preparation area hand sink.
Basic/29-11-4

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.