DALES ALES RESTAURANT

Name: DALES ALES RESTAURANT
Address: 2400 N VOLUSIA AVE, ORANGE CITY, FL, 32763, US
Rating: 68.8

2400 N VOLUSIA AVE, ORANGE CITY, FL 32763

License #7407663

68.8 Grade F / 100

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DALES ALES RESTAURANT in ORANGE CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 6 critical, 5 major, 23 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 18, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 3 major, and 7 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee kitchen handwash sink.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle of kitchen hand sink.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of utensils in hand sink by walk in cooler .
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken stirred on walk-in freezer floor.
[53B-13-5] 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. Diego , Juan
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin . Rear door missing half of a screen.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat 54F left on top of freezer chest. Operator instructed to discard,
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Kitchen reach in cooler. Individual tortillas stored in shopping bag.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.provded operator.
[36-73-4] Kirchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under cooking equipment .
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers soiled with grease and grime . -side of flat top next to fryers, soiled with grease and grime.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GLASS DOOR; - cheese (59F - Cold Holding) held overnight
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strip and quat test strips
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - floor mounted fan - freezer door gasket soiled
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - at glass door cooler
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - glass door cooler
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - at back area
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. - 2 oz cups and lids on floor in back room
[33-36-4] High grass/weeds surrounding building. - back area of restaurant
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. - screen door at back has half of door screen missing
[51-15-4] Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. - license is profiled as No Seating. Establishment has 92 seats.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.

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