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DAHLIA MEXICAN KITCHEN PORT ORANGE

1078 DUNLAWTON AVE · PORT ORANGE · Volusia County · FL 32127

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3377881
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8457028
DBPR license7405623

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#15High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -queso dip 44-46F, stored in walk-in cooler dated 1/18/2024 **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored on top of cut vegetables in lower portion of reach-in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside unused oven -3-live roaches inside unused reach-in cooler drawers underneath flat top grill Operator killed and discarded, employees thoroughly cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#19High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb in dishwashing area missing 2 vacuum breakers **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards stained throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at end of cookline used as dump sink **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -tuna ceviche and salmon ceviche, operator had employees correct on site **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 14

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents above food storage area at end of cookline **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -12 thawed filets of red snapper and 13 thawed filets of salmon not removed from packaging in walk-in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -5 dead inside unused reach-in cooler drawers underneath flat top grill, Operator discarded, employees thoroughly cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee water glass on prep table, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris underneath cooking equipment. – throughout kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -multiple oil jugs stored on floor in cookline area -multiple cases of food items stored on the floor in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -set of tongs hanging off oven door in prep area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of equipment throughout cookline have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils not stored with the food contact surfaces all facing the same direction in service area. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -prep area above handwash sink and prep tables -grease dripping from underneath hood **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.