Soul Foods
948 Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 · Permanent Food Service · License 7408081
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 6 basic-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 24, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
-chicken 45f -shredded cheese 67f not actively prepping
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
-flying small insect in kitchen
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
-bathroom
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
-glass cleaner
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-interior of reach in freezer
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Water damage to 2 tiles by front line
Ceiling tile missing.
Water dripping into bucket. Per manager having tech out to repair AC unit
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
-cell phone on reach in freezer
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reporting only1
Code 46, Exits: Slide locks in rear door.
For reporting purposes only.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.