Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

H2O DAYTONA BAR & GRILL

1615 S ATLANTIC AVE · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32118

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3776604
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13911776
DBPR license7406899

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#15High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -multiple employees handling cell phones prior to handling clean equipment/food/single service items without washing hands.

#16High Priority22-11-5

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. -mechanical slicer

#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above pickles inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -thawed vacuum sealed mahi, salmon inside the packaging

Stop Sale
#19High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -glass cleaner/other cleaning chemical spray bottles on rack above soda bibbs, wait station near dining area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 6

#21Intermediate02C-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. -ice cream mix/island oasis inside bar **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade -mechanical slicer blade

#23Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -sink next to dish machine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pitcher inside hand sink basin

#25Intermediate14-16-4

Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. -warped/damaged serving tray

#26Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -near entry to kitchen

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup/no handle used to dispense from powdered sugar

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -cook line

#4Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -raw mahi, raw salmon. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#5Basic33-12-4

Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf above cooler across from grill **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cookline, behind equipment

#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles in disrepair. -area near dish machine

#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#10Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -damaged light shield inside warewashing area

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -area around utility lines above fryer/ansul lines above grill -exterior of fryer -top of oven at end of cookline -backsplash behind flat top -soiled gaskets to stand up freezer next to walk in -exterior if mechanical slicer -soiled wire rack shelving in prep area

#12Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored on prep table next to container of granola **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dust/debris on wall behind cooler near walk in

#14Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink near dish machine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:25 AM.

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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.