HOUSE OF SOUL FOOD
800 LEWIS DR, Daytona Beach FL 32117 · 313-671-2389
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Gym equipment in dry food storage area.
Mar 26, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Gym equipment in dry food storage area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. -open bags of fish breading in dry storage area.
Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink.
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit at front counter: Greens 127°f, mac cheese 118°f, beans and rice 126°f, yellow rice 129°f, white rice 126°f, green beans 124°. In unit less than 2 hours. Operator turned up heat on unit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. -bag of beans on floor in dry storage room.
Gym equipment in dry food storage area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of takeout containers stored on the floor.
Stored food not covered. -open bags of fish breading in dry storage area.
Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour, sugar containers not labeled.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. -bottom of prep table rusted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container unlabeled.
Sep 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. -bottom of prep table rusted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container unlabeled.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
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. -mozzarella cheese at 56°f, cut lettuce at 50°f, cut tomato at 50°f. In cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -mozzarella cheese at 56°f, cut lettuce at 50°f, cut tomato at 50°f. In cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -turkey wing 109°f, pork 120°f, meatloaf 103°f. In unit 1.5 hours. Operator began reheating process.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. -bottom of prep table rusted.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease accumulated under fryers. -debris under three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -faucet handles at handwash sink soiled. -shelf under prep table soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container unlabeled.
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Partial gyro cone that was previously on rotisserie was placed in chest freezer without being sliced and cooked.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over containers of tartar sauce in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce at 45°f. Operator added more ice to container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, back kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink, back kitchen area.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, microwave.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease. -exterior of storage containers with breading.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Walk in cooler floor covered with standing water.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bag of sugar in dry storage area.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
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.