Inspection Report

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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 dateFebruary 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3574141
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10778754
DBPR license7407565

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken, beef, pork 115-120F -cooked peppers(sauce), verde salsa 110-115F -at steam table next to grill on cookline, manager stated placed put 2 hours prior, reheated to 165F for hot holding at 135F or above**Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: -queso 109-120F, verde salsa 115-120F, sauce(cooked peppers) 110-130F inside tabletop warmer next to steam table. Unit may not be holding temperature, time extension granted for next day to verify compliance on hot holding at 135F or above. Employee reheated to 165F for hot holding. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-07-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink inadequate in food preparation area. -wall is now blocking/barricading access to handsink from area located up front with cooler with bulk salsa for employees to portion/scooped ice cream station up front **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -operator placed service window blocking front area, blocking access to hand wash sink on cook line. -operator moved new refrigeration equipment/sandwich lines/generally switched other food equipment around affecting previously approved footprint/layout . **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Time extension for 60 days to have plans submitted and approved. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -no handle/cup used to dispense dried peppers – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cookline/warewashing/up front – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire racks in back near dish machine – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.