Orange City, Volusia County

KNUCKLE SANDWICH

475 S VOLUSIA AVE, Orange City, FL 32763

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Apr 22, 2026
City
Orange City
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.

Apr 22, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24530815

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 47F in expo unit for 1 hour. operator placed in reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24530814

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand sink used as a dump sink, food debris. Educated operator.

53B-13-5

Detail 24530813

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 24530812

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage gravy prepared 24 hours ago l in GE reach in cooler, in storage area not date marked. Operator updated . Corrected On-Site

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

03E-02-5

Detail 24508780

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -Kitchen crock pot meat sauce (125F - Reheating)/2 hours . Operator instructed to discard . -steam table food preparation area hot dog (160F - Reheating)/2 hours , operator instructed discard . Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: No food being reheated . Time Extended

53A-07-6

Detail 24508779

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Admin Complaint

14-69-4

Detail 24508778

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in storage area freezer chest . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Time Extended

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

02C-01-5

Detail 24364475

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese sauce in a bottle in make table dated for last 7 days. Operator instructed to discard . Corrective Action Taken Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 24364480

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -Kitchen crock pot meat sauce (125F - Reheating)/2 hours . Operator instructed to discard . -steam table food preparation area hot dog (160F - Reheating)/2 hours , operator instructed discard . Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 24364481

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24364479

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/. Hot holding cabinet , ice chests , expo unit with food . In storage area Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24364477

Intermediate - 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. Warning

16-13-5

Detail 24364478

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washed , rinsed but did not sanitize Microwave plate . Educated operator . Operator to set up sanitizing sink, Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24364482

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

14-69-4

Detail 24364476

Basic - Ice buildup in storage area freezer chest . Warning

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23991999

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

03E-02-5

Detail 23992001

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cheese sauce 130F, bean dip in hot holding equipment , for 2.5 hours. Operator instructed to discard. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 23991998

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

02C-03-5

Detail 23992003

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. Cheesecake portioned 24 hours ago ,not date marked at front counter . Operator placed date. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23992002

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.

36-34-5

Detail 23992000

Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 23581483

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 has an auto sham being in use in storage area. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23581482

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. Warning

Oct 29, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 23178263

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatballs prepared 3 days ago, in storage area , reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23178268

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

40-06-5

Detail 23178264

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cellphone at front counter , food preparation table. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23178265

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest.

05-09-4

Detail 23178266

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23178267

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22934551

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/. Food preparation area noted with a slicer fryer , convection ovens added .to a previous food storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Inspector contacted Plan Review, as of today's date, no plans have been submitted, per Amy Zaleski time extended 60 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Admin Complaint

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22812650

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/. Food preparation area noted with a slicer fryer , convection ovens added .to a previous food storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Inspector contacted Plan Review, as of today's date, no plans have been submitted, per Amy Zaleski time extended 60 days. Time Extended

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-48-5

Detail 22634781

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22634788

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44F /10 minutes, at front counter reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 22634789

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Meatballs with marinara 98F/ 2 hours . Operator instructed reheat.. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 22634785

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

51-16-7

Detail 22634782

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/. Food preparation area noted with a slicer fryer , convection ovens added .to a previous food storage area. Warning

35A-01-4

Detail 22634784

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog non service at outside dining area. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22634787

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

14-09-4

Detail 22634783

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

13-03-4

Detail 22634786

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

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 22314400

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Time Extended

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22311732

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over dressings in storage area reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22311735

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22311736

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Storage area reach in cooler Ground beef 46F, macaroni (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight.operator instructed to discard. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22311730

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. Cheesecake at front counter not date marked, 4 days ago. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22311728

Intermediate - No soap provided at employee bathroom handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22311733

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. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22311731

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site, Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22311734

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by food or operation area, Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22311729

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

Jun 13, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 21929828

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Equipment purchased , not installed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21929829

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 21852042

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 21852040

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Equipment purchased , not installed. Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 21852039

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 15 seats added Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21852041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Time Extended

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 21691536

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21691537

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter whip cream (52F - Cold Holding)/ overnight; Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21691532

Intermediate - No quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21691534

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

51-15-4

Detail 21691530

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 15 seats added Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21691531

Basic - Kitchen hole in or other damage to wall. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21691529

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21691533

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans not inverted in storage area, Corrected On-Site Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21691535

Basic - Storage area floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 21303037

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pepto Bismal stored in storage area reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21303040

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

32-04-4

Detail 21303039

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

50-09-4

Detail 21303041

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.

13-07-4

Detail 21303036

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

36-24-5

Detail 21303034

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, by mop sink.

10-07-4

Detail 21303038

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

05-09-4

Detail 21303035

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

Jan 19, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

05-09-4

Detail 20795947

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter holding unit.