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DAYTONA DINER

2043 S ATLANTIC AVE · DAYTONA BEACH SHORES · Volusia County · FL 32118

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3489412
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8846343
DBPR license7407230

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
13 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 13

#12High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. -acetaminophen stored on shelf above flour **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High 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. -employee entered kitchen and began working on line without washing hands **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -cook cracked raw shell egg prior to preparing portion of grits for customer **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes/handled food without washing hands. Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee loaded soiled dishes into dish machine and touched pans of food in prep area without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -portioned raw poultry stored above portioned ham all removed from commercial packaging inside freezer next to ice machine

#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw poultry stored above ready to eat food in bottom of cooler across from grill

#18High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -ham

#19High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#20High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -ambient 49F **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -sausage links, sausage patties 52F, sliced cheeses 61F inside top section of makeline cooler longer than 4 hours. -portioned ham, raw chicken, hash browns, sourkrout 51-55F in bottom section of makeline cooler longer than 4 hours -raw shell eggs, shredded cheese, cut tomatoes, liquid eggs, diced ham 51-54F inside top section of makeline cooler across from grill **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#22High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -corned beef hash 61F sitting out next to end of cook line beneath bread toaster -sausage links, sausage patties 52F, sliced cheeses 61F inside top section of makeline cooler longer than 4 hours, see stop sale. -portioned ham, raw chicken, sourkrout 51-55F in bottom section of makeline cooler longer than 4 hours, see stop sale. -raw shell eggs, shredded cheese, cut tomatoes, liquid eggs, diced ham 51-54F inside top section of makeline cooler across from grill longer than 4 hours, see stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#23High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -diced tomatoes, cut lettuce 51-54F after 4 hours, inside makeline cooler that is not holding internal temperatures at 41F or below **Warning**

Warning
#24High Priority07-08-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. -bowls of butter chips served at bar counter and returned to cooler prior to serving to next customer **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#25Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -noreen, expired 5-6-2021

#26Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -obstructed access by co2 tanks **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#27Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -noreen

Basic 11

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -sections of ceiling missing inside womens restroom and inside handicap stall

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -jackets hanging on racks leaning against/touching clean dishes/chicken base

#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -wristwatch watch worn by employee cooking food

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -small gap at bottom left side threshold at back door **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in front of dish machin

#7Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case soda bibs on floor next to freezer

#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -damage to wall, mens restroom

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -womens handicap stall

#10Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn/soiled tin foil used as shelf cover. -bottom shelf beneath slatted grill

#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -sprayer at dish machine area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
4 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.