Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland
Last inspected:
704 North Woodland Boulevard, Deland, FL 32720Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in DeLand has accumulated 159 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows an enforcement pattern in 2025, with a warning issued in January followed by three consecutive call-back inspections for non-compliance. Top recurring violations involve clean multi-use utensils, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting.
Most recent closure: May 27, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
5.6
violations / inspection
5.6 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.85
violations / inspection
5.85 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland: Emergency Closure History (1)
Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 48-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Current Insurance inspector's boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector?s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland last inspected?
- Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 28, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland last shut down?
- Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland was last shut down on May 27, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland had?
- Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland find?
- Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland was most recently inspected on May 28, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland ever been shut down?
- Yes, Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cooks Buffet Cafe Bakery in Deland has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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