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133 INLET HARBOR RD · PONCE INLET · Volusia County · FL 32127

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3682694
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13580830
DBPR license7405886

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -chowder, 44F at edge, 47F in middle of container, cooled overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in /handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. -dishwasher handled soiled dishes prior to sorting clean dishes without a hand wash step. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -chowder **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream mix in bar, 51F. Advised to keep low inside refrigeration until needed. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 8

#15Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -some tags not marked **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -heavy cream **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -designated hand sink in bar used as a dump sink **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat ammonium concentration -chlorine **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -callback inspection shall occur in 60 days to verify compliance **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -probe thermometer calibrated to 37F in ice **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -air vents in prep area near office **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-03-4

Basic – Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing/storage area **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -can opener blade with surface rust -rust forming on air drying racks next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -ice cream chest freezer **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -79F utensil water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -men's restroom **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand sink faucet at server station is loose **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.