Inspection Report

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4894 FRONT ST · PONCE INLET · Volusia County · FL 32127

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 17, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3581364
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10779514
DBPR license7405867

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#3High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee used gloved hand to place raw seafood inside fry basket, changed gloves on line without washing hands prior to plating cooked food/ready to eat.

#4High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same bulk container as ready-to-eat food. Vacuum sealed bags of Raw tuna stored inside ice chest with cocktail sauce container in back prep area. Advised to ensure product is not causing unnecessary cross contamination for ready to eat foods.

#5High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -gouda sauce marked 2/8

#6High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -gouda sauce marked 2/8

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -smoked brisket inside hot holding unit overnight 115F at edge, see stop sale

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -inside ware-washing area, blocked by large garbage can

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee has pitcher inside hand sink at bar outside

#10Intermediate16-54-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.

Basic 2

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#2Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.