Inspection Report

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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 dateJuly 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3470257
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8781254
DBPR license7407565

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical30 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#19High 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. -Cooke sauce for birilla 50F in center from overnight inside deep plastic bucket. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#20High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -operator had discussion with employees **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater onto ground.

#22High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. a¿¿raw shrimp stored above pico -raw poultry stored above cut vegetables **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#24High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. -food inside non-food grade plastic bags heated in steam well.

Stop Sale
#25High Priority01B-02-5

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

Stop Sale

Intermediate 5

#26Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board -backside of slicer

#27Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink on cook line blocked by garbage can used to prop up container used for tortillas -hand sink next to dish machine blocked by drain board/food stored on top. No hand sinks currently accessisble **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#28Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#29Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#30Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 18

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead insects in control devices.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cups used to dispense food

#4Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hood filter damaged from prior incident. -light switch cover

#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#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 prep table next to knife **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -dishwasher racks

#8Basic36-67-4

Basic – Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom with no other form of ventilation.

#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -inside damaged floor near cooking equipment

#10Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor damaged near cooking equipment, containing standing water

#11Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Fly sticky paper installed over food preparation/warewqshing area area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -damage to bottom of wall next to bathroom

#13Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -hood filters on left side, large gap with one filter in disrepair.

#14Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use container for tortilla chips sitting on top of garbage can across from fryers. Advised to use prep table/approved sanitary location for prep space

#15Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire racks in dish pit

#17Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -grease on back wall inside cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 3:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.