Inspection Report

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 5, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3779842
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13922193
DBPR license7402197

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw seafood stored above cooked chicken wings inside stand up cooler next to fryers

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate02C-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. -milk, heavy cream

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink next to dish machine obstructed by garbage can and equipment inside basin of sink

Basic 4

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling areas under repair in front entrance area

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of stand yo refrigerator near water heater

#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink at entrance to kitchen

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 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.