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DAHLIA MEXICAN KITCHEN

1808 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, STE 405 · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32114

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3397321
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8520823
DBPR license7407595

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#13High 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. -enchiladas and burri sauces 52f to 57f made yesterday more than 6 hours **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. – cook touched his face then continued food prep without changing gloves and washing hands **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority01B-32-4

High Priority – Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. -Vinager used to polish silverware **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -Ceviche blanco Uses flounder. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Salsa Ranche **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#18High Priority01B-02-5

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

WarningStop Sale
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler drawers on cooklineChicken 58f,fish 57f,fish 57f,tofu 61f,shrimp 62f,beef 57f,chicken 53f Per manager less than 4 hours **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -Cheese sauce 72f reheating hour 2 hours see stop sale Manager discarded **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener soiled **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Trash can blocking hand sink and pan in sink on cookline **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -cookline **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -cookline **Warning**

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Basic 12

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -top of dishmachine soiled **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic06-09-1

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. -salmon **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. – cellphone on small prep cooler – bag on plastic dry food containers **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. – watches, bracelets **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. – ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Cookline **Warning**

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#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -cookline **Warning**

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#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shields around fryers soiled with grease. -grease build up on stove **Warning**

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#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

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#10Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. – fauct not proper attach to handsink at bar. Water is turn off . Manager states has called plumber. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by mopsink **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
4 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
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
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.