TURQUOISE CAFE & BAKERY
3781 S NOVA RD UNIT K, Port Orange FL 32129 · 386-301-6007
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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OCT 25
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter next to grill 77F, butter next to panini press 67F. Manager stated out for 2 hours. Advised to maintain on a 4 hour time control policy
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken, cooked rice, other prepared food without any date marks
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on prep table next to small cooler in prep area
Equipment in poor repair. -small cutting board
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of potato chips, can of pie filling
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -some grease build up on hood filters
Single-service articles stored in toilet room. -packages of napkins, food service wrap, to go bags inside employee restroom in back
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Apr 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. -necmi -must be in compliance upon the next unannounced inspection
Apr 7, 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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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. -0-10pm after checking dish machine several times, callback inspection shall occur in 7 days. Manager stated will rely on 3 compartment sink for ware washing until dish machine is serviced.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. -necmi -must be in compliance upon the next unannounced inspection
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -restroom
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -bulging ceiling tile in back prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the top threshold that opens to the outside.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Oct 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 44-45F, tzatziki 44-45F, sliced turkey 45-46F, Swiss cheese 44F inside cooler at entrance to kitchen. Manager stated prepped and placed into cooler more than 2 hours prior. Next day callback inspection shall occur to verify compliance on cold holding temperatures.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -bulging ceiling tile in back prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the top threshold that opens to the outside.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. -case of utensils, packages of napkins inside employee restroom in back
Apr 29, 2025□ 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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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Apr 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored above ham inside cooler in back
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -deli meats, sausage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced deli meats (45-48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (44-46F - Cold Holding); turkish sausage (47-48F - Cold Holding); ham/turkey (46-47F - Cold Holding). Inside stand up vertical cooler in back and in lowboy at entrance to prep area more than 4 hours per operator, see stop sale. -butter in station (70F - Cold Holding) exposed to room temperature 2 hours per operator, advised to use 4 hour time as a public health control with time marked for controlling soft butter on cook line.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cream cheese, feta cheese, deli meats
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Utensils in poor condition. -worn food contact side of utensils in storage area, manager discarded
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -odor ban stored next to plastic food containers
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -not functioning
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -prep area, some bulging tiles
Equipment in poor repair. -window to cold holding unit up front
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. -food service film stored inside employee bathroom
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 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. -tested 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer, retested 50ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -small black reach-in cooler: raw chicken stored over gyro meat, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over beef in white reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store dough mixer hook, operator removed
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -small black reach-in cooler, operator relocated thermometer closer to door
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone and eye glasses stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator relocated
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch, operator educated employee, employee removed watch
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of plasticware and napkins stored in unisex employee restroom, operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -cooked beans thawing at room temperature, operator placed under continuously flowing cool water
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken over raw beef in white reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced turkey 44-50F, per operator stored overfilled in top of reach-in cooler less than 2 hours, operator relocated excess to lower portion of reach-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer on prep table has an accumulation of food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in prep area used to store sanitizer bucket, operator relocated
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on top of stand mixer base, operator relocated
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -canned goods on floor underneath storage rack
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -small black reach-in cooler
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. -unisex bathroom
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.