Orange City, Volusia County

DALES ALES RESTAURANT

2400 N VOLUSIA AVE, Orange City, FL 32763

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
15
3 High Priority
Jun 15, 2026
City
Orange City
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jun 15, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

35A-02-7

Detail 24623187

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 - flying insects in kitchen Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24623183

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings 133F container on freezer chest , 20 minutes . Operator instructed to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 24623192

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at outside hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

22-02-4

Detail 24623178

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cook line stained with food debris,

27-19-4

Detail 24623180

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 24623184

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. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24623189

Basic - Cook line wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

08B-38-4

Detail 24623190

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken stored outside on ground. Operator removed . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24623188

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door.

36-73-4

Detail 24623179

Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under cooking equipment.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24623186

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on kitchen floor soiled with grease and grime. Storage rack near fryers soiled with grease and grime.

35B-05-4

Detail 24623182

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Flying insects in kitchen due to windows opened and not screened.Back door open.

25-05-4

Detail 24623191

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups stored on trailer floor.

06-01-5

Detail 24623181

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator leaves boxes of frozen Chechen to thaw out at back of restaurant . Admin Complaint

08B-60-4

Detail 24623185

Basic - Uncovered ooked wings not protected from environmental sources of contamination during serving from one building , exposing to the elements.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 18

14-31-5

Detail 24450182

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Kitchen reach in cooler. Individual tortillas stored in shopping bag. Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 24450185

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24450178

High Priority - 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, Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24450193

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of utensils in hand sink by walk in cooler .

27-06-4

Detail 24450184

Intermediate - No hot running water at Food service sidethree-compartment sink.

53B-13-5

Detail 24450189

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. Diego , Juan

27-16-4

Detail 24450192

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee kitchen handwash sink.

51-11-4

Detail 24450188

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator chained,. Corrected On-Site

51-15-4

Detail 24450183

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.Establishment has 92 seats Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24450191

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken stirred on walk-in freezer floor.

14-69-4

Detail 24450179

Basic - Ice buildup in outside walk-in freezer. Storage area reach in freezer . Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24450181

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24450190

Basic - Kirchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under cooking equipment .

36-27-5

Detail 24450186

Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, behind cooking equipment.

51-13-4

Detail 24450180

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.provded operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24450187

Basic - 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.

35B-05-4

Detail 24450177

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin . Rear door missing half of a screen. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 24450176

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle of kitchen hand sink.

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 17Total: 23

14-31-5

Detail 24020456

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

01B-02-5

Detail 24020443

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24020453

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GLASS DOOR; - cheese (59F - Cold Holding) held overnight

16-37-1

Detail 24020457

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strip and quat test strips Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24020441

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

35A-01-4

Detail 24020452

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. - ant infestation at back door

22-20-5

Detail 24020442

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

50-09-4

Detail 24020449

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-49-4

Detail 24020450

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - at glass door cooler

51-15-4

Detail 24020459

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24020458

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers

33-36-4

Detail 24020455

Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building. - back area of restaurant

14-69-4

Detail 24020451

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24020448

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle

51-13-4

Detail 24020440

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

05-09-4

Detail 24020444

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

23-03-4

Detail 24020439

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - floor mounted fan - freezer door gasket soiled

33-16-4

Detail 24020438

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

35B-03-4

Detail 24020445

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - both front and back door

35B-04-4

Detail 24020437

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. - screen door at back has half of door screen missing

25-05-4

Detail 24020454

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - 2 oz cups and lids on floor in back room

33-31-5

Detail 24020447

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - at back area

42-01-4

Detail 24020446

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

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 13

12A-16-4

Detail 23603358

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food worker handling food with no hand washing facilities. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23603362

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sauce in kitchen glass door reach in cooler. Operator relocated. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23603361

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink , stored strainer and fork . Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23603353

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

31A-12-4

Detail 23603355

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Kitchen hand sink is unable to be used. Plumbing had been removed and only a three compartment sink is available. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23603364

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

53B-13-5

Detail 23603359

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23603352

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ranch dressing 48 hours ago not date marked in kitchen reach in cooler. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23603363

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

51-15-4

Detail 23603354

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has 92 seats, and seating change provided Repeat Violation Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 23603357

Basic - Food service door , openings not protected with self-closing door and screen has been removed. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23603360

Basic - Ice buildup in storage area ,reach-in freezer chest and walk in freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23603356

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of flat top next to fryers soiled with grease and food debris, Warning

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

16-37-1

Detail 23604495

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine and quart chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23604501

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 2025-03-04: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 23604497

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 23604499

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has 92 seats, and seating change provided Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 23604496

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food service door , openings not protected with self-closing door and screen has been removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23604498

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in storage area ,reach-in freezer chest and walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time extended freezer chest. Complied walk in cooler. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23604500

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of flat top next to fryers soiled with grease and food debris, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 23352967

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing outside hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23352969

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 23352966

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 92 seats . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 23352968

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Time Extended

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23136606

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23136609

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing outside hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23136614

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Provided and then operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23136610

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

53B-13-5

Detail 23136613

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. Kelly . Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23136608

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23136605

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

51-15-4

Detail 23136607

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 92 seats . Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23136612

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23136604

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23136611

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets soiled for freezer chest . Warning

Mar 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-15-4

Detail 22746095

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Location has 120 seat and operator is in the process of obtaining from DOH. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Admin Complaint

Mar 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22710169

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 22710170

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Location has 120 seat and operator is in the process of obtaining from DOH. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Time Extended

Jan 9, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22551636

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

51-15-4

Detail 22551637

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Location has 120 seat and operator is in the process of obtaining from DOH. Warning