STARLITE DINER
401 North Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32118
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -manager stated seeking repairs/replacement floor coating - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe behind ice machine. -manager stated has new company to handle unit/repairs scheduled in feb for service - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5: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. Thomas, bella - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
9
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles near entrance to cookline
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -dry storage, under shelving
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -manager stated seeking repairs/replacement floor coating
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink near 3 compartment sink
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ansul lines above fryers -surface area around fryers
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe behind ice machine. -manager stated has new company to handle unit/repairs scheduled in feb for service
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -cook cracked raw shell eggs prior to handling cooked food on cook line Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -cook handled toast with bare hands Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked rice marked 1/14 inside walk in cooler Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked rice marked 1/14 inside walk in cooler Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -dishwasher kept soiled gloves on when washing hands Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut tomatoes, corned beef hash, sliced cheeses, coleslaw, milk, cream cheese, sour cream Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -coleslaw, sliced cheeses, corned beef hash 49-52F after 4 hours. See stop sale. -milk 47-52F, cream cheese 52F, sour cream 50F inside glass door sliding cooler behind counter out front. Warning
- 03D-07-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -employee stated previously sliced tomatoes 51F, prepped into pan 6 hours prior. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -backside of building exterior
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -sliced meats on site Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -hot dogs Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-13-5: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. Thomas, bella
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -fire exit door obstructed by table with plant-employee shoes
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 19 total violations (9 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -underneath waffle irons
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -cook line above spices near microwave
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phon on top of ice cream freezer out front Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -near back door
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving around equipment on cook line -fan on top shelf on cook line
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 49-05-4:Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. -glue trap from pest control on top of water heater underneath vent
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted can present. See stop sale. - hot fudge
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 2 in dry storage area, must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -outside threaded faucet on building
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. - can open blade heavily soiled
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -obstruction from garbage can near 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed overhead. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -Flat top grill on cookline at end, opposite side of line from installed hood.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched cell phone prior to donning gloves and engaging in food handling/cooking without first washing hands. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -cheese Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw turkey stored above deli meats inside wall in cooler Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. potato salad (51-55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51-55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51-55F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (55F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (55F - Cold Holding); sour krout (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); raw burger (55F-58 - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) . Inside makeline cooler across from grill over 4 hours per operator statements about timing of cooler refill from walk in cooler. Operator discarded, next day callback inspection to verify ongoing cold temperatures at makeline cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (51-55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51-55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51-55F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (55F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (55F - Cold Holding); sour krout (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); raw burger (55F-58 - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -1 lexan of cut tomatoes did nit reach 41F within 4 hours of being cut Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 10 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens restroom stall - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around receptacle - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -batter station at end of line - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 03D-01-5: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 2 hours. -marinara 79-94F in middle. Employees using ice wands to cool down, advised to use prep sink during that process to allow for large pot of marinara to chill faster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Marinara from prior day 45F at edge, 52F in middle. Did not cool down within 6 hours. See stop sale. Cooling Must be in compliance by next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -threaded faucet behind building by dumpster - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens restroom stall
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around receptacle
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -batter station at end of line
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -coffee filters not inverted Corrected On-Site
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -marinara 79-94F in middle. Employees using ice wands to cool down, advised to use prep sink during that process to allow for large pot of marinara to chill faster. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above vegetable broth inside walk in cooler
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 50F, raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage patties (78F - Cold Holding); commercial processed vegetables (48F - Cold Holding) Inside makeline cooler across from cooking equipment on line, manager stated prepped at 830am, added ice to line and called for service. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -threaded faucet behind building by dumpster
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by large trash can near dish machine
- 11-26-1: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).