South Daytona, Volusia County

CAFÉ CON LECHE

2761 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, South Daytona, FL 32119

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Jan 30, 2026
City
South Daytona
County
Volusia
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

03E-02-5

Detail 24336980

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Black beans reheating approximately 2 hours 10 minutes 147F in the middle up to 171F at the bottom. Advised to stir during resting process.

29-34-4

Detail 24336976

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Green sprayer hose used at the three compartment sink Repeat Violation

02C-08-5

Detail 24336982

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Consome both dated with frozen date 1/20 and 1/21 in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 24336981

Basic - Cardboard box re- used to hold washed cilantro.

36-24-5

Detail 24336977

Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling. In front of reach in freezer near the back door, large hole covered by hanging plywood, and another smaller hole near ac.

02D-03-4

Detail 24336978

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Bread packaged for customers self service

23-03-4

Detail 24336979

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover, on the shelf next to three compartment sink

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

01B-24-5

Detail 23871309

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Home fries 7/8 Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23871304

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains approximately 118F in steam table When rechecked, those were gone and others were 136F Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23871308

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Where green hose is attached for three compartment sink Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23871307

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23871305

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alex

21-08-4

Detail 23871306

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator changed out to 200 pm quat Corrected On-Site

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-24-5

Detail 23477529

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cheese dip 1/8 Beef empanadas 1/3 Chicken empanadas 1/7 Repeat Violation

03E-02-5

Detail 23477526

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - Portioned beef reheating in a full pan in the steam table for approximately 2 hours per operator 108-149F. Advised to rapidly reheat to 165F and only use single layer in steam table. Operator moved to microwave to reheat - refried beans 130F in the middle to 150F on the outside, heated and moved to steam table approximately 3.5 hours earlier. Operator moved to stove to reheat Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23477525

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese filled desserts in small countertop warming unit less than 4 hours per operator 130F advised to use time as a public health control or remove barrier between heat source and product.

29-34-4

Detail 23477522

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Where hose and sprayer are attached for three compartment sink Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23477523

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee on duty with no food handler training Corrected On-Site

02C-08-5

Detail 23477524

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Menudo dated 1/7 and 1/2, chorizo 1/6, frozen date per operator

16-46-4

Detail 23477528

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-05-4

Detail 23477527

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic wrap and boxes of gloves in employee restroom Repeat Violation

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 14

12A-10-4

Detail 23016770

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. Employee came into work, put on hair net, and opened reach in cooler to begin date darling Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 23016767

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Operator discarded items sofrito 7/17 Potatoes 7/22 Pasteles 7/22 Chicken 7/23 Rice 7/20 Chicharron 7/23

03A-02-5

Detail 23016772

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 50F, fresh garlic in mayo 50F. Cake cooler. Operator checked 4 hours earlier and was 40F. Door left open while cutting and stocking flan portions. Advised to relocate tcs items until certain cooler is capable of holding at 41 F or below.

03F-02-5

Detail 23016773

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking as required. Raw shell eggs on cookline Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23016765

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Where kitchen sink sprayer hose is attached

52-04-5

Detail 23016777

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Red snapper advertised on menu. Operator provided invoice from 7/29/24 that showed lane snapper was purchased and sold as red snapper, as indicated by manager. Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23016771

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Refried beans 130F at 9, room temp. Operator placed ice underneath. 45 minutes later 120-125F. Moved to reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23016775

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards. Portable and large white cutting board bolted to reach in cooler top,operator replaced portable cutting boards Slicer blade guard Interior ice machine

31A-11-4

Detail 23016776

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline used to hold pitcher Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23016769

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. chorizo, cooked pork, pasta, cooked beef Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23016766

Basic - Food stored on floor.plastic bottles of water in the dining room storage closet to the right of the restroom:

25-05-4

Detail 23016768

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In employee restroom , foil, deli paper, lids

21-08-4

Detail 23016774

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 150 ppm quat Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23016764

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in white plastic bin on dessert cooler Corrected On-Site

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-33-4

Detail 22597358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -single glass door reach-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22591933

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler: sliced ham 45F, sliced tomatoes 47F, diced tomatoes 46F, shredded lettuce 48F, per operator all products less than 4 hours, operator placed foods on ice bath Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22591934

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of pink/black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22591932

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

13-07-4

Detail 22591930

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelets while cooking Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22591931

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -single glass door reach-in cooler Warning

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-24-5

Detail 22196958

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -empanadas in reach-in cooler date marked 8/5/2023, operational discarded

03A-02-5

Detail 22196950

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced ham 54F, per operator overfilled in top of reach-in cooler less than 2.5 hours, operator relocated excess to lower portion of reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22196951

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer on lower shelf of prep table has an accumulation of food debris -white cutting board on reach-in cooler stained

31A-09-4

Detail 22196955

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in dishwashing area blocked by plastic container of sliced bread, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 22196956

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -tamales thawing in reach-in cooler date marked 7/26/2023, operator changed date Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22196952

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee milkshake on prep table, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22196954

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser over handwash sink in kitchen both have an accumulation of debris

21-08-4

Detail 22196957

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested bucket 0ppm, operator refilled, tested 200ppm Corrected On-Site

46-04-4

Detail 22196953

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

22-45-4

Detail 21770149

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee engaged in warewashing, sanitizer compartment of triple sink not set up. Operator filled with quat sanitizer, tested 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

03E-06-5

Detail 21770145

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. -cooked chicken not covered

03E-05-5

Detail 21770141

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not stirred/rotated. -cooked chicken not stirred/rotated

41-10-4

Detail 21770147

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -container of sanitizer wipes stored on top of ice machine, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21770151

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting board on reach in cooler soiled

02C-04-5

Detail 21770142

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -cooked rice, per operator removed from freezer yesterday, operator labeled with expiration date Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21770148

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf above prep table, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21770144

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided choking poster, operator posted Corrected On-Site

33-38-4

Detail 21770146

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in rear of kitchen

25-18-4

Detail 21770143

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. -single service aluminum trays and hinged styrofoam trays stored in employee restroom, operator removed Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 21770150

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -unwrapped plastic spoons on prep table, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21770152

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label, operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

29-37-4

Detail 21300621

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21300618

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit -cooked pork 54F-60F, piled above fill line in reach in cooler, operator removed excess and relocated to bottom of reach in cooler, rechecked 50F, operator placed on ice bath -cooked ground beef 52F less than 2 hours, operator placed on ice bath, rechecked 41F Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 21300624

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chorizo 90F less than 2 hours, operator placed on flat top grill, rechecked 212F Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21300622

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease on floor behind glass door cooler in kitchen

36-17-5

Detail 21300619

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken tiles underneath bread oven

08B-47-4

Detail 21300617

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs on floor next to back door

36-24-5

Detail 21300625

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -along left side of handwash sink in kitchen

05-09-4

Detail 21300620

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -double glass door reach in cooler, operator installed new thermometer Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21300623

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink lightly soiled

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20989021

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 44 less than 2 hours, operator placed on ice bath Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20989019

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink near slicer has plastic containers stored in it Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20989017

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20989020

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spoon for rice stored in water 91F, operator relocated to hot holding unit 189F Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20989016

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink near cookline Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20989018

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in fryer area have accumulation of grease

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

03A-03-5

Detail 20699408

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.

03B-01-6

Detail 20699413

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Partially cooked bacon 80°F.

02C-06-5

Detail 20699407

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Cooked shredded chicken

02C-02-5

Detail 20699402

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Garlic sauce Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20699404

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup used to scoop panko touching food

12B-07-4

Detail 20699411

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

40-06-5

Detail 20699406

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Apron on food storage shelf

35B-01-4

Detail 20699409

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20699401

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cookline

08B-38-4

Detail 20699412

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bags of onions on floor near back door -Oil jugs on floor near back door

36-24-5

Detail 20699410

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Wall has hole and other damage behind oven

05-09-4

Detail 20699403

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Reach in cooker next to oven

31B-04-4

Detail 20699405

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation