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PONCHO'S TACOS & ICE CREAM

201 SEABREEZE BLVD · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32118

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3485760
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID10738136
DBPR license7407565

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#11High Priority29-44-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -drain line feeding into floor drain in corner next to stove, no air gap **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked rice 65-69F from overnight, see stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -cooked rice 65-69F from overnight **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -food making direct contact with to go/retail bag(not food grade), located above make line cooler across from flat top -garbage bag used to touch grain/spice/food inside bulk container in back prep room **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese, cooked green beans 48-55F -raw fish filets (43-45F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); pork (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47-51F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F – Cold Holding) **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: -french fries 45F cold holding, cheese 44F **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: -pico de gallo 51F(brought from walk in cooler 3.5 hours prior per employee) Shredded cheese 45-46F, diced tomatoes 50F, marinated meat 52F inside same cooler identified not adequately holding temperature during prior inspection on 12/9 Shredded cheese under grill 51-55F, raw chicken 45F, raw pork 46F, loaded at start of day, see stop sale. -manager stated service technician could not repair unit on first visit, scheduled to return. Advised to use time as public health control for 4 hours inside unit until repairs verifying internal food temps of 41F or below.. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#16High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -near mop sink in Back **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can placed in front of hand sink across from cookline -rack/shelving blocking hand sink in front of dish machine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -rice inside cooler, not date marked -cooked shrimp for ceviche inside walk in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#19Intermediate01B-16-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. -chili peppers in back prep area -exposed open can of pineapple -dead flies inside uncovered containers of food inside back prep area **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Stop sale issued for ambient cooling during callback inspection. Shredded cheese 49F(operator stated shredded on site during prep), marinated chicken 44F over 4 hours from prep. Time extended to 12/10 to verify compliance **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Stop sale issued for inadequate cold holding **Time Extended**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale

Basic 10

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. -back prep area, near area behind walk in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -dishwasher racks -wire racks in dishwasher area -damaged hood filters -lid to ice cream station out front **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. -floor junctures behind storage racks in back prep area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in back near back door **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -back prep area, inside room near bathroom access **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic32-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic38-02-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic43-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment food storage area without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. -operator states bed is used for employee breaks **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.