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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
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High 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.
08A-08-5High 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.
02C-01-5High 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
01B-24-5High 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
03B-01-6High 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
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -inside ware-washing area, blocked by large garbage can
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee has pitcher inside hand sink at bar outside
16-54-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
Basic 2
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.