DAHLIA MEXICAN KITCHEN PORT ORANGE

Name: DAHLIA MEXICAN KITCHEN PORT ORANGE
Address: 1078 DUNLAWTON AVE, PORT ORANGE, FL, 32127, US
Rating: 64.4

1078 DUNLAWTON AVE, PORT ORANGE, FL 32127

License #7405623

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64.4 Grade F / 100

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DAHLIA MEXICAN KITCHEN PORT ORANGE in PORT ORANGE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 4, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 40 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 31 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on June 4, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 3 critical, 5 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
Probe thermometers missing, inaccurate, or uncalibrated; ambient air thermometers missing from holding units.
Improper thawing methods for TCS food, and labeling/handling issues for commercially processed reduced-oxygen-packaged fish.
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
Non-food-contact surfaces (gaskets, shelves, equipment exteriors, door handles) soiled with grease, debris, dirt, slime, or dust.
Standing water in coolers, leaking pipes, missing vacuum breakers on mop sinks or hose bibbs, plumbing in disrepair.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.
No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are available in the official DBPR report, but the direct DBPR visit link is missing for this record.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open gallon of milk not date marked
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving/wire racks -top surface of salamander -exterior of grill -grease dripping from Ansul fire suppression lines above fryers
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bag of onions inside walk in cooler
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found -3 flies underneath drain at hand sink at entrance to kitchen -1 fly inside bar near soda dispenser nozzle
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow chemical inside unlabeled spray bottle next to 3 compartment sink
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dust build up on expose
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -purple chemical stored next to foil/wood serving plates on prep table in back
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the side/threshold that opens to the outside.
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -salmon offered raw on sushi menu, no proof of parasite destruction/aquaculture provided for salmon.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -raw oysters on menu without appropriate consumer advisory
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. -tile wall at backsplash behind grill

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