KNUCKLE SANDWICH

KNUCKLE SANDWICH maintains a 3.2/5 food safety rating based on 11 health department inspections in ORANGE CITY. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 11 reports on file

475 Volusia Avenue
Florida, 32763
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13506150

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 16-13-5: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:Basic - Food preparation area ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in storage area freezer chest . 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. Cheese sauce in a bottle in make table dated for last 7 days. Operator instructed to discard . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03E-02-5: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: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: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: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

8/27/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10914550

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale
  • 03E-02-5: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:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 02C-03-5: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: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.

4/28/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10786246

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

2/24/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8758621

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 51-16-7: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: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

10/29/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10704539

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

9/27/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8896063

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 40-06-5: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:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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. Cooked meatballs prepared 3 days ago, in storage area , reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

6/18/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8655752

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7: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

4/17/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8610134

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7: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**

2/12/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8508300

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 22-48-5: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: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: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:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7: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:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog non service at outside dining area. Corrected On-Site 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. Meatballs in food preparation area reach in cooler, prepared , 48 hours ago. Corrected On-Site Warning

9/26/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8507850

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 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 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**

9/25/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8368015

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site, Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by food or operation area, Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Food preparation area ceiling /ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 08A-05-6: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:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5: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: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:Intermediate - No soap provided at employee bathroom 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