Rossi's Diner in South Daytona
Last inspected:
2240 Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119Rossi's Diner in South Daytona has accumulated 250 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.6 violations per visit. The facility has faced recurring compliance issues, including a warning in May 2025 when inspectors found 19 violations with 5 high-priority citations. Consumer advisory failures, food contact surface defects, and improper chemical storage rank among the most frequently cited violations. A 2025 fire inspection documented a gas oven vent that was disconnected and partially venting into the dining room, though this was corrected on-site.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rossi's Diner in South Daytona: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
7.7
violations / inspection
7.7 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.85
violations / inspection
5.85 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Rossi's Diner in South Daytona: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Gas oven vent disconnected; partially venting into room **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Rossi's Diner in South Daytona: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Rossi's Diner in South Daytona: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rossi's Diner in South Daytona last inspected?
- Rossi's Diner in South Daytona was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rossi's Diner in South Daytona?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rossi's Diner in South Daytona are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Rossi's Diner in South Daytona had?
- Rossi's Diner in South Daytona has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rossi's Diner in South Daytona find?
- Rossi's Diner in South Daytona was most recently inspected on May 18, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rossi's Diner in South Daytona ever been shut down?
- No, Rossi's Diner in South Daytona has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Rossi's Diner in South Daytona had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Rossi's Diner in South Daytona 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).
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