DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

DALES ALES RESTAURANT

With 8 inspections documented, DALES ALES RESTAURANT maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating in ORANGE CITY. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

2400 Volusia Avenue
Florida, 32763
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938476

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - at glass door cooler
  • 51-15-4: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:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
  • 33-36-4:Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building. - back area of restaurant
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - glass door cooler
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - floor mounted fan - freezer door gasket soiled
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - both front and back door
  • 35B-04-4: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:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - 2 oz cups and lids on floor in back room
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - at back area
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5: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: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:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. - ant infestation at back door

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886807

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 51-15-4: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:Basic - Food service door , openings not protected with self-closing door and screen has been removed. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in storage area ,reach-in freezer chest and walk in freezer. Warning
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 12A-16-4: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: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:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink , stored strainer and fork . Warning
  • 16-37-1: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: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:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at ice machine handwash sink. Corrected On-Site 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. Warning
  • 02C-02-5: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

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10792026

  • 51-11-4: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: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: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: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: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**
  • 16-37-1: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: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**

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886336

  • 50-09-4: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: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:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4: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**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735329

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. Warning
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 92 seats . Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets soiled for freezer chest . Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing outside hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
  • 02B-01-5: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: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: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: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

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8629685

  • 51-15-4: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

Inspection Date: 3/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586731

  • 51-15-4: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**
  • 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 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586660

  • 51-15-4: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
  • 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