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KNUCKLE SANDWICH

KNUCKLE SANDWICH maintains a 3.4/5 food safety rating based on 10 health department inspections in ORANGE CITY. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

475 Volusia Avenue
Florida, 32763
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914550

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10786246

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8758621

  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10704539

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8896063

  • 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

Inspection Date: 6/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8655752

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8610134

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 2/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8508300

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8507850

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 9/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368015

  • 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