THE HOUSE OF SOUL FOOD

Name: THE HOUSE OF SOUL FOOD
Address: 800 LEWIS DR, DAYTONA BEACH, FL, 32117, US
Rating: 65.8

800 LEWIS DR, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117

License #7407271

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65.8 Grade F / 100

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THE HOUSE OF SOUL FOOD in DAYTONA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 26, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 62 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 61 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 26, 2026 shows 3 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
Bathrooms not properly enclosed with self-closing doors, missing covered receptacles in women's restrooms, doors left open or self-closers broken.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Employee personal items, cosmetics, or toiletries stored in or above food prep areas, food, or clean equipment.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of takeout containers stored on the floor.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
[40-03-4] Gym equipment in dry food storage area.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour, sugar containers not labeled.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit at front counter: Greens 127°f, mac cheese 118°f, beans and rice 126°f, yellow rice 129°f, white rice 126°f, green beans 124°. In unit less than 2 hours. Operator turned up heat on unit.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -open bags of fish breading in dry storage area.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -bag of beans on floor in dry storage room.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[01B-02-5] 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. -mozzarella cheese at 56°f, cut lettuce at 50°f, cut tomato at 50°f. In cooler overnight.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container unlabeled.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -faucet handles at handwash sink soiled. -shelf under prep table soiled.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -turkey wing 109°f, pork 120°f, meatloaf 103°f. In unit 1.5 hours. Operator began reheating process.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -bottom of prep table rusted.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -mozzarella cheese at 56°f, cut lettuce at 50°f, cut tomato at 50°f. In cooler overnight.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease accumulated under fryers. -debris under three compartment sink.

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THE HOUSE OF SOUL FOOD

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