OBS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1750 N HWY 17, Deland FL 32720 · 386-804-2685
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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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. See Stop Sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024028811 | Apr 5, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $160 |
| 4--2020007221 | Jan 22, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 | $280 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler in wash ware area, opened 48 hours ago, operator updated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bar soda gun nozzle soiled with food debris, -cook line make table unit, cutting board soiled and grooved. Operator replaced.
Equipment in poor repair. Storage area freezer chest gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of chicken on walk in cooler floor.
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Ice buildup in storage area, freezer chest.
Kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
No handwashing sign provided at employee bathrooms and kitchen hand sink used by food employees.operator placed signs,.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler air curtain soiled with dirt
Plumbing system in disrepair. AC unit hose draining into a bucket on table top.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm.
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in storage area, freezer chest.
Jan 28, 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 Intermediate4 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/. Outside covered area, has trip,e door reach in cooler, stove, hand wash sink food preparation tables, barbecue unit, double, hand sink and can opener.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk in cooler gasket soiled and torn.
Ice buildup in storage area, freezer chest.
Wall soiled behind dish machine, with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 chlorine. Operator increased to 50 ppm chlorine.
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 by fryers sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (54F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Instructed operator to discard.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container placed de in wash waste area sink, full of water, operator removed.
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/. Outside covered area, has trip,e door reach in cooler, stove, hand wash sink food preparation tables, barbecue unit, double, hand sink and can opener.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks at inside bar, not adequately secured. Operator secured,.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk in cooler gasket soiled and torn.
Ice buildup in storage area, freezer chest.
Wall soiled behind dish machine, with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at wash ware area Sliced deli meat (45F- Cold Holding ); less than 4 hours. Operator placed on ice. Milk 50F. Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside shack hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - inside bar, soda gun soiled with grime.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at wash ware area, handwash sink. Operator restocked.
No soap provided at inside 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. Kimberly.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. -Bucket of raw chicken stored in, kitchen walk in cooler floor. -box of limes stored in outside walk in cooler floor.
Kitchen ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair., by hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled with grime at outside walk in cooler,
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside bar soda gun nozzle soiled,with grime and food debris.
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. Juan,
Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk in cooler gasket torned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan in walk in cooler soiled with dust. -Gasket in kitchen freezer chest with grime.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Not able to operate.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside bar soda gun nozzle soiled,with grime and food debris.
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. Juan,
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 who then posted.
Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk in cooler gasket torned.
Food employee, with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site**
Food stored on floor. Boxes of raw chicken stored in kitchen walk in cooler, floor Boxed tomatoes, stored in outside walk in cooler floor Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan in walk in cooler soiled with dust. -Gasket in kitchen freezer chest with grime.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at wash ware area.and outside bar.WarningWarning**
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn soiled gasket on freezer chest in wash ware area,
Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer chest.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked wings,in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Reach in cooler blue cheese dressing (65F - Cold Holding); Operator placed,less than 4 hours. Kitchen Table top unit cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside bar soda gun, soiled with food debris.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn soiled gasket on freezer chest in wash ware area,
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on walk in cooler floor.
Food stored outside. Freezer chest outside with fish.
Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer chest.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen refrigerated unit cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); /2 hourscheese (50F - Cold Holding);operator placed ice
Customers enter establishment through kitchen. Customers enter food storage area.
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar sodamgun holster soiled with grime
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in kitchen hand sink.
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.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public, in walk in cooler.
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink stored in walk in cooler.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 at bar touched hair and did not wash hands prior to serving food. Educated operator.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Burner, microwave, reach in coolers can opener all stored in outside covered area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 20, 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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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 at bar touched hair and did not wash hands prior to serving food. Educated operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooker.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Storage area reach in cooler Milk 49F less than 4 hours. Operator discarded,
Customers enter establishment through wash ware areas. Educated operator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light brown liquid in spray bottle striped over three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of chicken stored on walk in cooler floor.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Burner, microwave, reach in coolers can opener all stored in outside covered area.
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.