GARCIAS MEXICAN GRILL
1498 S WOODLAND BLVD · DELAND · Volusia County · FL 32720
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. – stomach remedy on upright freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. – queso, 46-47F, in prep cooler at cookline overnight. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-32-4High Priority – Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. – 2 buckets previously containing dish detergent used for red sauce. **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. – salad bowls stored in direct contact with cardboard box . Operator removed from box. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. – raw ground beef patties over churros, stainless steel freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – raw beef 44-45 F, in low boy under flat grill – sour cream, 47F, in prep cooler at cookline overnight – raw beef 53F, small prep cooler Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or soil. – cutting board at small prep table **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not easily accessible for employee use at all times. – back hand sink obstructed by wiping cloth can **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. – flan, refried beans, cooked meats. Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 16
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Red container in pico de gallo in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. – under wrapped tortillas **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tiles out of alignment. **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. – bins in expediting area **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – prep cooler near dish machine . Operator removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – gasket torn on small prep cooler **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. – ware washing area **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – beneath cooking equipment **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. – white upright freezers **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. – at ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator relocated **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. – exterior of cooking equipment **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. – small prep cooler **Warning**
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. – unnecessary items, wood panels, extension ladder, old equipment, cluttering alcove behind walk in cooler **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.