Ponce Inlet, Volusia County

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4894 FRONT ST, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
May 6, 2026
City
Ponce Inlet
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01B-13-4

Detail 24559735

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -vacuum sealed raw tuna thawed inside packaging Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Must be in compliance upon the next unannounced inspection Time Extended

06-09-1

Detail 24559734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -vacuum sealed raw tuna thawed inside packaging overnight, see stop sale for unwholesome product. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: -provided written guidance Time Extended

May 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-02-7

Detail 24554611

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -3 flying insects in prep area on top of cutting board -3 flying jnsects in warewashing area on shelf above soiled dishes next to dish machineWarning Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24554615

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24554616

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -vacuum sealed raw tuna thawed inside packaging Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24554618

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -vacuum sealed raw tuna thawed inside packaging overnight, see stop sale for unwholesome product. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24554612

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24554614

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -around water heater in back of house Warning

10-06-5

Detail 24554617

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -handle resting inside pan of rice touching food directly, Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24554613

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled/dusty rack in prep area, top shelf -edge of hood in front of equipment -backsplash behind grill -top surface of broiler on cook line Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 24554610

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -threshold to door in back, several floes are present Warning

29-03-4

Detail 24554609

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Warning

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 24182577

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. -must be in compliance upon the next unannounced inspection

36-11-4

Detail 24182574

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

10-12-5

Detail 24182575

Basic - In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. -on floor Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24182576

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -portion cups, manager corrected Corrected On-Site

Jun 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 13

50-17-3

Detail 23826052

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23826059

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish stored above cooked chicken wings at end of cooklin -raw beef stored above cooked prime rib inside drawer below grill, advised of hierarchical requirements for storing food that does not require heat treatment stored below raw food. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 23826058

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef patties stored above raw steaks inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23826051

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -thawed tuna inside vacuum sealed packaging.

03A-02-5

Detail 23826056

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken wings 44-45F inside bottom section of cooler at end of cookline, manager stated recently placed in cooler from bulk storage -raw tuna 44F inside inadequate ice bath inside cooler in back next to 3 compartment sink

03E-02-5

Detail 23826049

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -cooked brisket 118-125F placed into warmer box set at 140F at 10am per manager. Removed from hot box and placed into steamer for rapid reheating.

41-10-4

Detail 23826057

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -degreaser stored on top surface of multi use prep space next to container of seasonings Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23826053

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in warewashing area blocked by large trash can Corrected On-Site

32-02-4

Detail 23826061

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23826055

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -tuna thawed out inside vacuum sealed packaging.

10-08-5

Detail 23826060

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -in server station Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23826054

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink at end of cookline across from stove

23-03-4

Detail 23826050

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled hand sink at end of cookline -hood filters above grill/salamander

Feb 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 23560268

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee used gloved hand to place raw seafood inside fry basket, changed gloves on line without washing hands prior to plating cooked food/ready to eat.

08A-08-5

Detail 23560269

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same bulk container as ready-to-eat food. Vacuum sealed bags of Raw tuna stored inside ice chest with cocktail sauce container in back prep area. Advised to ensure product is not causing unnecessary cross contamination for ready to eat foods.

02C-01-5

Detail 23560270

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -gouda sauce marked 2/8

01B-24-5

Detail 23560267

High 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 2/8

03B-01-6

Detail 23560266

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -smoked brisket inside hot holding unit overnight 115F at edge, see stop sale

31A-09-4

Detail 23560272

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -inside ware-washing area, blocked by large garbage can

31A-11-4

Detail 23560271

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee has pitcher inside hand sink at bar outside

16-54-4

Detail 23560265

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.

14-69-4

Detail 23560273

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

36-02-5

Detail 23560274

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation.

Dec 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23404966

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -outside bar soda guns, interior

31A-09-4

Detail 23404971

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by garbage can Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23404964

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -tuna, salmon toppers for salads -black and bleu tuna -manager had server correct menus. Corrected On-Site

24-27-4

Detail 23404970

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.

10-08-5

Detail 23404963

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -outside bar

10-07-4

Detail 23404968

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23404965

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -salad station cooler Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23404967

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -restroom handocap stall -outside bar handsink

02D-01-5

Detail 23404969

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt, outside bar