GROTTA AZZURRA
138 S WOODLAND BLVD, Deland FL 32720 · 3862992000
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jun 17, 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 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jun 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
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. Chlorine 10ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy unit sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding)/ less than 1 hour.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk in cooler floor. Operator relocated.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Standing water in bottom of bar low boy unit. Operator removed.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar and wash ware area handwash sink. operator restocked.
No soap provided bar at handwash sink. operator restocked,
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mascarpone date marked 13 days in kitchen low boy unit. Operator instructed to discard.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen reach in cooler sausage (45F - Cold Holding), placed overnight. Operator instructed to refrigerate. Breaded chicken 46F, placed in kitchen reach in cooler,overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under dough station, food preparation table
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi-mahi and Salmon improperly thawed in reduced oxygen package. Operator instructed to discard.
Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Food worker touched eyeglasses and clothes, and continued to handle food, without washing hands. Educated operator.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soupier cup used to dispense cheese at cook-line make table.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin not labeled in kitchen.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over salad dressing in walk in cooler,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cookline make table sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding)/overnight. Operator instructed to discard. shredded cheddar cheese (44F - Cold Holding); noodles (45F - Cold Holding). Operator operator place ice. Food in unit from overnight. -Salad Station butter (51F - Cold Holding)/15 minutes. Recently returned to unit. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
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/ Sara G. Food Manager not on site.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish machine racks soiled with dirt.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Employee touched pants and then handled sanitized equipment, ice scoop without washing hands. Educated operator
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker handled cell phone in food preparation area,and then handled sanitized food equipment. Educated operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, by kitchen steam table.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tiramisu opened 4 days ago at wait station not date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler Lasagna prepared 3 days ago not date marked..
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board at dessert station has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottle placed on top bar beer station
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Kitchen floor tiles in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dish machine racks soiled with grime.
Standing water in bottom of bar beer cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.