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HANNAH'S FAMILY DINER

968 REED CANAL, South Daytona FL 32119 · 386-256-4918

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats112
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7405956
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. -employee touched toasted bread used for BLT sandwich with bare hand
High priority/09-01-4
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2026
High priority/50-17-3
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
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/ -Aileen Reiff expired on 12/15/2025, operator stated that a certification class is scheduled at there other location soon
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -long cutting boards on tops of reach-in coolers
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
The state's own report →
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened box of Swai, not commercially sealed, over bags of frozen berries, cookline freezer
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sausage links 10/19 Hot dogs 10/16
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45F, Cole slaw 44F, bottom server cooler. Other cooler temps 42-43F. Advised to store tcs at the top.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy 93-139F, potatoes 119-145F, gravy120-140F in the steam table. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above.
High priority/03B-01-6
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat. Cook diluted to 200 ppm quat
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Heavy buildup under blade guard/sharpener area of slicer - light buildup can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine behind baffle.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep area
Basic/38-07-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 7.5 L sugar container in waitstation
Basic/02D-01-5
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sausage patties 43-45F, top of cookline cooler. Moved to metal pan - potatoes out to prep and returned to cooler without prepping 50F
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - mashed potatoes 128F in the steam table. Heated this morning and stored in steam table per employee. Advised to removed double pan and reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above. - soup 120F 5+ hours in the steam well after heating on the stove. See stop sale
High priority/03B-01-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Slicer blade guard sharpener area - Can opener blade - Onion dicer - Inside ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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. Dish washer and cook
Intermediate/11-26-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above hand sink/mop sink
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell on shelf above waffle iron
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Under grill - top of warmer
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg flats. Operator discarded
Basic/25-32-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 150 ppm quat. Corrected to 400 ppm quat
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Side dining room, blocked by dustpan and table
/46-01-4
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns in main reach in cooler 45-58F. Tuna salad 45F, chicken 46F, batter 44F, lettuce mix 48F, small cooler next to main cookline cooler. Operator discarded lettuce and adjusted thermostat
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Tuna salad 48F, chicken salad 50F, batter 45F, boiled egg 47F, egg salad 47F. In unit overnight per operator. See stop sale. Small cooler next to main cookline cooler Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored outside. 2 plastic containers of oil outside
Basic/08B-42-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Grill area - dust, wire shelving next to dish machine
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside area, unused equipment and rodent harborage areas
Basic/33-31-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Dining room side door, blocked by sandbags on the exterior
/46-01-4/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns in main reach in cooler 45-58F. Tuna salad 45F, chicken 46F, batter 44F, lettuce mix 48F, small cooler next to main cookline cooler. Operator discarded lettuce and adjusted thermostat
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Vegetable peeler Light buildup can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Brittney
Intermediate/53A-01-7/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
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Bottom prep table, hotel pan used for utensil storage visibly soiled. Operator removed to wash
Basic/24-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Salmon
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored outside. 2 plastic containers of oil outside
Basic/08B-42-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep are
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Grill area - dust, wire shelving next to dish machine
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Above stove
Basic/14-20-4/Warning
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside area, unused equipment and rodent harborage areas
Basic/33-31-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Prep area, wall absorbent and visibly soiled; doorway
Basic/36-30-4/Warning
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Dining room side door, blocked by sandbags on the exterior
/46-01-4
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside ice machine has a light accumulation pink/black, mold-like substance -cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -employee cleaned
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee plastic cup stored on top of ice machine, employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on prep table, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -double door reach-in freezer across from grill
Basic/14-69-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to soda bags-in-boxes
Basic/33-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside bottom of reach-in freezer across from grill has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach-in cooler in prep area
Basic/29-49-6
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls around the handwash sink soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 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. -employee touched toasted bread used for BLT sandwich with bare hand
High priority/09-01-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of pink, mold-like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen, operator refilled.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee water bottle stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on shelf below toaster, operator reorganized
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath triple sink/dishwasher.
Basic/36-73-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -plastic container on shelf below toaster
Basic/14-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dishwasher racks soiled -hood filters above cookline have an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator states professional cleaning is scheduled for 4/2/2024
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -scraper tool stored on top of ice machine, employee removed
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -walk-in cooler light not functioning, operator states repair technician has been contacted
Basic/38-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls underneath the triple sink in dishwashing area are soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -powdered sugar container lacking label
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -allergy medication stored on top of microwave, operator relocated
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw pork tenderloin not commercially packaged stored above fries in reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of pink; mold-like substance -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Cassandra
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -FRLA Safe Staff Certificates not original documents, copies
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's restroom
Basic/32-04-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone and various office supplies stored on top of microwave, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cookline has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in service area
Basic/33-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach-in cooler in prep area has an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed produce stored above pre-cooked bacon in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall above cookline has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth hanging off dish rack, operator removed
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

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.