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CHIQUITA MEX FOOD AND ICE CREAM

2841 S NOVA RD STE 12 · SOUTH DAYTONA · Volusia County · FL 32119

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3439796
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8874243
DBPR license7407706

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. – 6 on the wall above 3 compartment sink, 1 on sink, 1 above ice machine – 5 in the walk in cooler used for dry storage floor walls and ceiling – 1 on the floor dry storage **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: 3 on the wall three compartment sink area. 1 on the wall dry storage area. 1 on the floor, 1 on the wall, fryer area **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cut watermelon, cut cantaloupe **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board, near register Juicer dispenser, near ice cream front counter area Ice machine heavy buildup Slicer in the back **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 on the floor mop closet 1 on the floor restroom 1 on the floor next to fryer Several on the floor dry storage area **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: 1 dining room, 1 walk in cooler, 1 dry storage, 1 next to dryer, 1 kitchen floor **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream front counter freezer **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Smoothie cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.