DOWN THE HATCH (MAIN KITCHEN)
4894 FRONT ST · PONCE INLET · Volusia County · FL 32127
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. -burn spray stored above bowls, squeeze bottles next ti hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw comminuted beef stored above raw beef steaks inside walk in cooler. Advised of minimum cook temperature used for hierarchy **Corrected On-Site**
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
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 1/25
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slatted cooking surface next to fryers
Basic 8
14-33-4Basic – Clean pan storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -next to meat cooler
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks/holes and is no longer cleanable. -small cutting board on prep table across from fryers
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employees preparing/handling food without hair restraints.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -warewashing area in front of dish machine -adea near ice machine
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -uncooked rice bulk container in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of equipment next to fryers
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of paper cups on floor from delivery inside dry storage room **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:49 PM.
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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.