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PONCHO'S TACOS & ICE CREAM

201 SEABREEZE BLVD · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32118

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3361024
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8501208
DBPR license7407565

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: 0ppm chlorine **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Sanitizer bucket empty on callback inspection, 0ppm after more than one attempt. No other sanitizer available for dish machine. Operator showed up during callback inspection and reloaded new bucket. Tested at 100ppm **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteWarningAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Dish machine not functioning, operator shall use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing utensils/equipment until dish machine is verified in compliance. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Sanitizer bucket empty on callback inspection, 0ppm after more than one attempt. Employees continuing to use dish machine without sanitizer. Advised person in charge of need to ensure warewashing involves a sanitizer step, to use 3 compartment sink in operators support room located behind restaurant. Operator showed up during callback inspection, reloaded sani bucket each 100ppm **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee washed hands with gloves on before going back to cook line to handle food. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: -Employee touched trash can on cook line, wiped gloves hands on towel before returning to handle clean equipment(touched cutting board) , person in charge intervened -same employee touched raw meat to place on grill with gloves on prior to handling tortillas inside package and scooping cooked rice from steam table. Advised to use utenils to avoid hand contact if expecting employee on cook line to handle both raw and ready to eat foodThis violation must be in compliance upon extended callback inspection. Administrative action may be applied. -same employee touched hair with gloves on prior to engaging in food handling on cook line **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: -employee handled raw beef with gloves on initiating hand washing with gloves still on. Manager intervened to have employee wash hands, -Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds after discussion **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink next to dish machine, perpetually blocked by table used next to dish machine. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**

#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Time extended 60 days to verify compliance **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Violation for employee training Time extended 60 days to verify compliance on food handler training. **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**

Basic 5

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door near dish machine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**

#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -area under stove – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire rack above dish machine – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**

#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -warewashing area – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.