Potato Patch Restaurant

635 S Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL 32720 · Permanent Food Service · License 7405399

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 54 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 22, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · fixed by the Jul 22 follow-up · 22 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 21 complaint inspection
6 high priority (3 fixed by the Jul 22 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 13 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most
-46
Safety score54

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul212026

Complaint inspection

23 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitJul 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 High priority
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Front counter Milk 43°F Make table unit Shredded cheese 42°F, sliced cheese on top of inverted bowl 45°F/ less than four hours . Operator placed in bottom, Sausages 36°F, diced tomatoes 36°F.
  More time given
Basic7
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  At time of inspection workers from waste management on site.
  More time givenFixed on the spot
  Open dumpster lid.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Storage area and kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  Hole in or other damage to wall, behind ice machine .
  More time given
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, behind cooking equipment.
  More time given
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
23 violations found:
- 6 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 13 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority6
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  -Front counter cold holding unit milk (50°F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours. -cook line Mae table unit sliced cheese (62°F - Cold Holding); over night. Operator instructed to discard,
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  At cook line in bucket home fries (131°F - Hot Holding), 2 hours. Operator instructed to reheat.
  Fixed on the spot
  Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking .
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  1- flying insect in rear food storage area . 1- flying insect in dining room.
Intermediate4
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Boiled eggs and potatoes in kitchens Atos reach in cooler. Prepared 7 days ago. Operator updated.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Door open , garbage can blocking easy access of kitchen hand sink. operator relocated
  Repeat violation
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager arrived later .
  Fixed on the spot
  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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  Repeat violation
Basic13
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in kitchen freezer chest.
  Repeat violation
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  -storage area ice heat gasket soiled with grime,
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe at kitchen hand sink.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  Open dumpster lid.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment, wait station above syrup. .
  Operator removed,
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Storage area and kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Hole in or other damage to wall, behind ice machine .
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, behind cooking equipment.
- 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 at frontline near cutting board. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  License is not on site,
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.