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4894 FRONT ST · PONCE INLET · Volusia County · FL 32127
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish stored above cooked chicken wings at end of cooklin -raw beef stored above cooked prime rib inside drawer below grill, advised of hierarchical requirements for storing food that does not require heat treatment stored below raw food. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef patties stored above raw steaks inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -thawed tuna inside vacuum sealed packaging.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken wings 44-45F inside bottom section of cooler at end of cookline, manager stated recently placed in cooler from bulk storage -raw tuna 44F inside inadequate ice bath inside cooler in back next to 3 compartment sink
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -cooked brisket 118-125F placed into warmer box set at 140F at 10am per manager. Removed from hot box and placed into steamer for rapid reheating.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -degreaser stored on top surface of multi use prep space next to container of seasonings **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in warewashing area blocked by large trash can **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1Basic – 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. -tuna thawed out inside vacuum sealed packaging.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -in server station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink at end of cookline across from stove
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled hand sink at end of cookline -hood filters above grill/salamander
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.