KNUCKLE SANDWICH
475 S VOLUSIA AVE, Orange City FL 32763 · 386-574-4958
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 15 visits since September 2023
AUG 25
FEB 26
APR 26
JUL 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily. Operator has washing machine, it is not installed. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Rice in food preparation cold holding drawers, dated from1 0 days ago. Operator updated from four days ago.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned
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. Ava, Michael
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, food storage area,
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 47F in expo unit for 1 hour. operator placed in reach in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand sink used as a dump sink, food debris. Educated operator.
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. Sausage gravy prepared 24 hours ago l in GE reach in cooler, in storage area not date marked. Operator updated.
Apr 13, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -Kitchen crock pot meat sauce (125F - Reheating)/2 hours. Operator instructed to discard. -steam table food preparation area hot dog (160F - Reheating)/2 hours, operator instructed discard.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ice buildup in storage area freezer chest.
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 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. Cheese sauce in a bottle in make table dated for last 7 days. Operator instructed to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -Kitchen crock pot meat sauce (125F - Reheating)/2 hours. Operator instructed to discard. -steam table food preparation area hot dog (160F - Reheating)/2 hours, operator instructed discard.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hot holding cabinet, ice chests, expo unit with food. In storage area
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.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washed, rinsed but did not sanitize Microwave plate. Educated operator. Operator to set up sanitizing sink,
Food preparation area ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in storage area freezer chest.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cheese sauce 130F, bean dip in hot holding equipment, for 2.5 hours. Operator instructed to discard.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake portioned 24 hours ago,not date marked at front counter. Operator placed date.
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.
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has an auto sham being in use in storage area.
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.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatballs prepared 3 days ago, in storage area, reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cellphone at front counter, food preparation table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food preparation area noted with a slicer fryer, convection ovens added.to a previous food storage area.
Apr 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food preparation area noted with a slicer fryer, convection ovens added.to a previous food storage area.
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44F /10 minutes, at front counter reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Meatballs with marinara 98F/ 2 hours. Operator instructed reheat..
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200ppm.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food preparation area noted with a slicer fryer, convection ovens added.to a previous food storage area.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog non service at outside dining area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatballs in food preparation area reach in cooler, prepared, 48 hours ago.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over dressings in storage area reach in cooler.
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. Storage area reach in cooler Ground beef 46F, macaroni (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight.operator instructed to discard.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake at front counter not date marked, 4 days ago.
No soap provided at employee bathroom 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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site,
Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by food or operation area,
Food preparation area ceiling /ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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