Village Cafe

1431 Orange Camp Rd Ste 106, Deland, FL 32724 · Permanent Food Service · License 7406846

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Grade D
Safety score 68 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 10 routine inspection
    4 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 3 basic
    -20
  • Administrative complaint on Sep 10, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score68

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

8 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 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.

      Sliced Cheese 39°F, Diced ham 43°F, tuna salad 44°F , shredded cheese 46°F, operator placed ice

      More time given

    Basic1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach in freezer and freezer chest in storage area.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitSep 14, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    2 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 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.

      Sliced cheese 55, Ham 55°F shredded cheese 55°F, sausage patty 43°F

      Administrative complaintFixed on the spot

    Basic1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach in freezer and freezer chest in storage area.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitSep 10, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    8 violations found:

    • 4 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority4

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Front counter shelving 47°F-49°F for 1.5 hours . Operator placed more ice, Cook line expo unit butter (82°F - Cold Holding); as per operator 1.5 hours. sliced cheese (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (49°F - Cold Holding);1.5 hours placed ice ,some removed .

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

      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 .

      Shredded Hash browns and Home fries . Operator placed time,.

      Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Raw bacon in triple glass door reach in cooler, placed over home fries

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

      Cook cracked egg at cook line wearing gloves, but did not change gloves and wash hand afterwards. Educated operator.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Container of water stored in cook line hand sink.

    Basic3

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

      Food worker preparing food with a bracelet . Employee removed bracelet .

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach in freezer and freezer chest in storage area.

    • 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 food preparation table. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    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.

Most cited

Food out of temperature4
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained3
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Employee personal belongings1