THE HOUSE OF SOUL FOOD

Food safety records indicate THE HOUSE OF SOUL FOOD in DAYTONA BEACH has 7 inspections with a 2.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

800 Lewis Drive
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/26/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13659717

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 10 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 40-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gym equipment in dry food storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -open bags of fish breading in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5: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 2026-03-26: **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 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**

3/25/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13533729

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int, 14 basic

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of beans on floor in dry storage room. Warning
  • 40-03-4:Basic - Gym equipment in dry food storage area. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen area. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of takeout containers stored on the floor. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -open bags of fish breading in dry storage area. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour, sugar containers not labeled. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

12/3/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13534588

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -bottom of prep table rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container unlabeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**

9/30/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13533125

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 5 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -bottom of prep table rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container unlabeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**

9/29/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10887997

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 11 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -bottom of prep table rusted. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease accumulated under fryers. -debris under three compartment sink. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -faucet handles at handwash sink soiled. -shelf under prep table soiled. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind three compartment sink soiled. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container unlabeled. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

4/9/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10815628

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/8/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10807490

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 2 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by front counter. Warning