Inspection Report

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GENOVESE'S ITALIAN CAFE

116 DUNLAWTON BLVD · DAYTONA BEACH SHORES · Volusia County · FL 32118

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3385426
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8482566
DBPR license7406187

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes previously cooled from prior prep in top of make-table inside double pan,overfilled 51F after less than 2 hours, manager replaced with cold tomatoes from walk in. Advised to avoid double pans and product raised above recommended fill line from equipment manufacturer

#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -non food safe sanitizer spray bottle stored next to plates/utensils out front. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -large trash can obstructing front of access to hand sink out front near taps

#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked sausage

#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow chemical sanitizer out front **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -plastic screws/components inside ice machine

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating banana in prep area inside kitchen

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee placed eyeglasses on cutting board at prep cooler at entrance to kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#6Basic08B-52-4

Basic – Food stored under dripping water line. -lemons under dripping condensation inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored in clean/protected location. -marinara sauce paddle at stove inside kitchen

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets to chest freezer next to walk in -electrical outlets -shelving above slicer/prep table

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

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