DeLand, Volusia County

COOKS BUFFET CAFE BAKERY

704 NORTH WOODLAND BOULEVARD, DeLand, FL 32720

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 28, 2026
City
DeLand
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 28, 2026

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 27, 2026

Complaint Partial

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 24595038

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach by paint storage area storage floor, 2- live roach next to ice machine on floor. 2- live roach on floor in front of bathrooms. 1- live roach in mop storage closet. Operator removed and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 24595039

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1-dead roach at baking area behind cart on shelf. 2- dead roaches on floor by paint storage area . 2 dead roaches on floor by dish machine. 5- dead roaches by chemical storage area floor, 2- dead roaches behind soda station, on floor . 6- dead roaches under buffet line floor. Operator removed and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24421511

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils placed in kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed . Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24421512

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container used to dispense . beets and onions in walk in produce cooler

35A-03-4

Detail 24421510

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach on empty,items)s bathroom floor. 1 - dead roach on dish machine, operator remains vex Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24421509

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses on top of food preparation table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24421508

Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-02-4

Detail 24149132

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24149133

Basic - No Kitchen and buffet station handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, at carriage house. operator placed . Corrected On-Site

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

41-27-4

Detail 23930083

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 100+ chlorine cook line sanitizer bucket ,100 ppm chlorine . Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23930088

Intermediate - 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 at front line reach in cooler, opened 3 days ago not date marked

22-02-4

Detail 23930089

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled with food debris

53B-14-5

Detail 23930085

Intermediate - 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. Carol R. 6-15-2024

32-12-6

Detail 23930084

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

13-03-4

Detail 23930087

Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23930086

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cook line make table cold holding unit. Operator placed thermometer. Corrected On-Site

May 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23792981

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cook line food preparation table gizzards (70F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours, operator placed in cold holding unit. -Cook line make table , container within a container , red potatoes (52F - Cold Holding)less than 4 hours . Operator placed in cold holding unit. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23792978

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with grime. Operator fished l Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23792977

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, at food preparation area.

40-06-5

Detail 23792983

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on food preparation table shelf. operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23792980

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing watch while handling food. Operator removed watch. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23792982

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at baking station.

36-27-5

Detail 23792979

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust., at food preparation area.

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23792513

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Operator added cooking equipment , hand sink , cooler and 40 seats to a new dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Application submitted waiting approval . Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: Admin Complaint

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23715067

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Operator added cooking equipment , hand sink , cooler and 40 seats to a new dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Application submitted waiting approval . Time Extended

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 23636570

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. walk in cooler whole turkey (47F-46F - Cooling ); rice (46F-47F - Cooling) placed overnight. Operator instructed discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: No foods cooling from overnight. Time Extended

01B-36-5

Detail 23636569

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23636571

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Operator added cooking equipment , hand sink , cooler and 40 seats to a new dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time Extended

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 23484751

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. walk in cooler whole turkey (47F-46F - Cooling ); rice (46F-47F - Cooling) placed overnight. Operator instructed discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 23484752

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 23484754

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food worker with gloves, moved garbage can with gloves hands, and continued to handle food without changing gloves and washing hands. Educated operator. . Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23484753

Intermediate - 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/. Operator added cooking equipment , hand sink , cooler and 40 seats to a new dining area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23484755

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in dessert walk in cooler soiled with dust. Warning

Apr 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23705481

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored over heavy cream on dessert walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 23705484

Intermediate - 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/. Carriage house has dining and stove.

31B-03-4

Detail 23705480

Intermediate - No soap provided at front counter handwash sink. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 23705485

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop laying in Cole slaw in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23705482

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at front counter hand sink used by food employees.

23-03-4

Detail 23705483

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dessert walk in cooler gasket soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 23705486

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cakes in walk in cooler not covered.

Sep 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23152379

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over chocolate frosting in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23152375

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Whip cream in wait station , date marked past 7 days. Operator updated to 3 days. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 23152373

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.

41-27-4

Detail 23152377

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ Chlorine . Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23152371

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart stored in front ice machine hand sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23152378

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni salad 48 hours ago not date marked., walk in cooler . Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23152372

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing watch while handling food, Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23152374

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .

08B-12-5

Detail 23152376

Basic - Stored food not covered. Turkey pot pie in walk in freezer.

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 17

02C-03-5

Detail 22972295

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -buttermilk, per operator less than 7 days, employee dated Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22972296

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside ice machine has a light accumulation of debris

31A-11-4

Detail 22972290

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -multiple handwash sinks used to store ladle and cleaning supplies, operator removed Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22972304

Intermediate - 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. -Sharon, Erica, and Jamel

02C-02-5

Detail 22972303

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -stewed tomatoes in walk-in cooler, per operator cooked 2-3 days ago, operator dated Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22972293

Intermediate - 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. -Ali, Carol, and Kim

24-05-4

Detail 22972305

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -white oval plates stored in dish area

24-17-4

Detail 22972297

Basic - Food container dried with a towel/cloth.

10-06-5

Detail 22972292

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -handle of scoop in contact with boiled potatoes, employee removed Corrected On-Site

10-03-4

Detail 22972294

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 22972298

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -lower portion of reach-in cooler on cookline, operator installed new ambient thermometer Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22972299

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -multiple walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.

25-05-4

Detail 22972301

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of lids and to-go containers stored on the floor in storage area

08B-12-5

Detail 22972291

Basic - Stored food not covered. -pot of stewed tomatoes in walk-in cooler, operator covered Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22972300

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -whole turkeys thawing in standing water in triple sink, employee converted to continuously flowing water Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22972306

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -2 wet wiping cloths stored on prep table across from walk-in coolers, employee relocated to sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22972302

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar and salt containers lacking labels, operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Dec 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 22531167

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Turkey gravy 42-45 cooling in stockpot overnight. Operator instructed to put in smaller portions . Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-49-4

Detail 22531168

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm. 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22531169

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling cart placed by three compartment hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-02-5

Detail 22531170

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01B-01-4

Detail 22128335

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

36-02-5

Detail 22128334

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 21740844

Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Detail 21740846

Intermediate - 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.

14-09-4

Detail 21740845

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 21740843

Basic - Food worker with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 21251918

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Turkey 49f. Per manager turkey cooked on 08/04/2022.

01B-36-5

Detail 21251921

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Turkey.

22-02-4

Detail 21251923

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cookline cutting boards stained.

13-03-4

Detail 21251920

Basic - Food employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-32-5

Detail 21251919

Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles shows damage or is in disrepair.

42-01-4

Detail 21251922

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Feb 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 19

03D-02-5

Detail 20868737

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - giblet gravy cooling since previous night, 43°F at edges, 51°F in center of product.

01B-01-4

Detail 20868749

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. - sauerkraut

41-24-4

Detail 20868738

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep/ware washing area. - near dish machine racks

35A-09-4

Detail 20868745

High Priority - Presence of insects. - 3 small, flying insects in hallway near employee restrooms

01B-02-5

Detail 20868743

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 20868741

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - bread pudding at dessert station, 45-48°F, off temperature control less than 15 minutes recommended using Time control or keep on cold plate

29-34-4

Detail 20868742

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose spigot on wall below window near ice machine. Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 20868748

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - tested over 200 ppm

22-02-4

Detail 20868750

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - slicer blade guard - cutting board at prep cooler across from freezer - surface rust on shelves in server station cooler Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20868739

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - bowl, pan, whisk stored in hand sink at cookline

27-16-4

Detail 20868744

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - hot water shut off at buffet handsink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 20868754

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom

50-09-4

Detail 20868747

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20868740

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - employee beverage stored in server area cooler

40-06-5

Detail 20868751

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - bag, jacket on shelf with dry goods

10-06-5

Detail 20868746

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. - scoop in slaw, walk in cooler

10-07-4

Detail 20868753

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - at dessert station

23-03-4

Detail 20868752

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - walk in cooler gasket soiled

02D-01-5

Detail 20868736

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - flour container at cookline

Jul 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 20381519

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 106 ounces can of potatoes. 1- 106 ounces can of corn

12A-10-4

Detail 20381522

High Priority - 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. Male employee touched face and continued to handle food without washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 20381517

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler giblets gravy (60°F - Cold Holding)/15 minutes ; cooked turkey (60°F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes recently returned to unit. amount was reduced. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 20381520

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, by ice machine.

22-02-4

Detail 20381524

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in front of fryers

31B-02-4

Detail 20381518

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20381521

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at front employee handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20381523

Basic - 2- make food employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-01-5

Detail 20381515

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used to dispense corn starch in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20381514

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Make food worker wearing watch at cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 20381516

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Produce walk in cooler gasket