PONCHO'S TACOS & ICE CREAM
201 SEABREEZE BLVD · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32118
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. – at front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. – cook handled chlorine bottle, the returned to food preparation without washing hands **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. – covering rice **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. – cooks wearing gloves for multiple tasks, – food worker handled raw meat with gloved hands but did not wash hands and change gloves. Educated operator . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 11
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical chlorine test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease or residue. – cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not properly installed in warewashing or food preparation area. – hand sink at front ice cream area is plumbed to drain into a plastic bucket **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. – hand sink on most recently approved plans missing in kitchen. 2 sinks are on plans, only one sink is installed **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. – shrimp ceviche not identified on menu as raw. Per cooks, not heat is applied to shrimp, product is marinated in citrus juice **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – front counter **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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/. – current approved plans do not accurately reflect equipment layout. One hand sink is missing in kitchen. Kitchen area is separated from front by walls. Small prep table added to front. Ice cream freezer, steam table, salad cooler relocated. Rice cookers removed. Dish machine replaced with three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice , prepared 24 hours ago , stored in bags in kitchen make table unit. Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 15
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. – glass lid shattered, duct placed over cracks, on open bin beverage cooler **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. – cook wearing bracelet **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – door sill is separating from wall, leaving large gap **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. – near three compartment sink, wall damaged, insulation exposed **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. – ice cream freezer at font counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. – front counter. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator posted . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. – front counter **Warning**
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. – faucet handles removed from mop sink, hose nearby is available for cold water **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. – soiled cloths used as pot holders – exterior of plastic chip bins – magnetic knife holder – fan guards at bottled beverage cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed whole tomatoes stored with sliced tomato in kitchen make table unit. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. – under three compartment sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:21 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.