Daytona Beach, Volusia County

MAIN KITCHEN/DON RICO/DOC BALES/

100 N ATLANTIC AVE, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 25, 2025
City
Daytona Beach
County
Volusia
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 25, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-36-4

Detail 23657676

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -near warewashing room

36-22-4

Detail 23657677

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -beneath dish machine

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-31-4

Detail 23540593

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - inside small ice machine in warehouse washing room - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 23540589

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -above walk in cooler door in back - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23540591

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - bar - warewashng area allowing wastewater to pool Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 23540594

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - near 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23540590

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -cooler in prep adea, marked #7 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23540595

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - spigot near chemical dispensers in warewashing area -prep sink near stacked ovens - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Time Extended

45-04-4

Detail 23540592
  • From initial inspection : Nozzles at hood suppression system not properly aligned with cooking equipment. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Time Extended

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 20

03D-02-5

Detail 23536843

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - rice 45-47F, at 9:55 am, cooling overnight Warning

22-11-5

Detail 23536839

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. -backside of mechanical slicer blade/blade guard

01B-02-5

Detail 23536837

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23536845

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -precooked sausage 48F, american cheese 46-47F, canadian bacon 48F inside cooler 7 - NY strip steak, 45F, precooked chicken 46F, cooler 90 longer than 4 hours inside cooler 90 - cream cheese, 67F, omelet station; - butter, 67F, marketplace, less than 4 hours in cooler Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23536842

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -large trash can in front of hand sink in prep area near hallway Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23536830

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - tongs in handsink, marketplace area -trash inside hand sink at prep area near mechanical slicer Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23536846

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - cold smoked salmon at buffet Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23536838

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 23536832

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - inside small ice machine in warehouse washing room

36-36-4

Detail 23536847

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -above walk in cooler door in back

36-22-4

Detail 23536844

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - warewashing area Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23536828

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - bar - warewashng area allowing wastewater to pool Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23536835

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

38-07-4

Detail 23536841

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - near 3 compartment sink

05-09-4

Detail 23536831

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

14-33-4

Detail 23536833

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -cooler in prep adea, marked #7

24-11-4

Detail 23536840

Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. - plates at multiple buffet stations

25-05-4

Detail 23536848

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of to go beverage lids on floor in hallway

08B-12-5

Detail 23536834

Basic - Stored food not covered. -speed racks containing fully cooled chicken, sausage, bacon inside walk in cooler

29-11-4

Detail 23536836

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - spigot near chemical dispensers in warewashing area -prep sink near stacked ovens

45-04-4

Detail 23536829

Nozzles at hood suppression system not properly aligned with cooking equipment. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23074501

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cream cheese 46-65F, 2 containers inside cooler in breakfast buffet bar, employee stated out recently exposed to room temperature and placed back into cooler. Advised to keep spreadable cream cheese

02C-03-5

Detail 23074500

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -hot dogs Corrected On-Site

41-04-4

Detail 23074498

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. -breakfast buffet area, cleaning spray bottles/cans stored next to food grade wrap Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23074497

Basic - Employee/cook with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-22-4

Detail 23074494

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -warewashing area -near ice machines

29-49-6

Detail 23074499

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

29-11-4

Detail 23074496

Basic - Water leaking/dripping constantly from air conditioning vent. -cook line in front of flat top grill near entrance to lobby

21-12-4

Detail 23074495

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22645832

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 at small dish machine using chemical sanitizer, operation relies on larger hot water dish machine, advised to verify 50-100ppm on smaller dish machine prior to using for any sanitizing.

08A-02-6

Detail 22645839

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw salmon stored above biscuits, other ready to eat items inside walk in freezer on sheet pans in speed rack. Advised to use hierarchy in freezers when removing from commercial packaging.

02C-03-5

Detail 22645835

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

08B-15-4

Detail 22645841

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -apples in breakfast buffet

36-03-4

Detail 22645836

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -near walkin 37

36-22-4

Detail 22645833

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk in 37, water pooling

36-73-4

Detail 22645840

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease/debris.

36-11-4

Detail 22645838

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -warewashing area

36-24-5

Detail 22645837

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -near fire suppression system on wall

29-11-4

Detail 22645834

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet with slow drip across from tilt skillet

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 22349928

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. -beets

01B-02-5

Detail 22349925

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut melon, sliced cheeses

03A-02-5

Detail 22349921

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut melon (38-52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheeses (40-50F), at buffet station for unknown time. Manager discarded at end of service. Advised of requirement to control by adequate temperature or a time control procedure.

31A-09-4

Detail 22349922

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22349920

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -boiled eggs out of shell

14-11-5

Detail 22349919

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cooler 7 door/frame

36-11-4

Detail 22349923

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -in front of ice machines in hallway

14-69-4

Detail 22349926

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. -server cooler

23-03-4

Detail 22349927

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters at don ricos cook line

14-33-4

Detail 22349924

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

29-49-6

Detail 22349929

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

29-11-4

Detail 22349930

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet leaking at hand sink at end of line near cork board

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 21946487

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -warewashing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Time Extended

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

22-57-6

Detail 21909057

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -chef stated calling technician for service Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Failed to reach 160F. Manager stated technician was recently on site. Advised to test machine between service to ensure 160F minimum temperature is recorded from within dish machine where plates/utensils are sanitized with hot water. Dish machine must reach 160F around food contact surface equipment/wares in order to adequately sanitize using that method. Must be in compliance on callback extensionTime Extended Time Extended

05-05-4

Detail 21909054

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 21909058

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Evelyn, expired 11/22 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21909055

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -expired 2022 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: -employees currently in manager training during callback inspection, remaining employee food handler "charles Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21909059

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -interior of ice bin near office in back hallway Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21909053

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in 36 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21909056

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -warewashing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Time Extended

52-11-4

Detail 21909060

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. -"blue swimming crab"- Portunus pelagicus , used for menu item that describes "blue crab" -Callinectes sapidus - Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: No blue crab offered currently during callback inspection, menu still describes blue crab cakes. Must be in compliance by next unannounced inspection Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

22-57-6

Detail 21741493

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -chef stated calling technician for service Warning

05-05-4

Detail 21741498

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21741504

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Evelyn, expired 11/22 Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21741505

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -expired 2022 Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21741497

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -peroxide sanitizer in unlabeled spray bottle in dining area at sanitizing station Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21741499

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -interior of ice bin near office in back hallway Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21741506

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21741501

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in 36 Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21741494

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -warewashing area Warning

52-11-4

Detail 21741496

Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. -"blue swimming crab"- Portunus pelagicus , used for menu item that describes "blue crab" -Callinectes sapidus - Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21741502

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21741503

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of rack used for single servide/plates Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21741500

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go containers Corrected On-Site Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21741495

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -warewashing area, chemical station Warning

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 15

22-57-6

Detail 21360328

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -operator brought in technicians during inspection Corrective Action Taken

02C-01-5

Detail 21360319

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -shredded mixed cheese, marked 9/10 -tuna made in house marked 9/9

01B-24-5

Detail 21360326

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -shredded cheese marked 9/10. Reminder to count day of prep when determining the "within 7 days"

29-37-4

Detail 21360321

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -inside rinse compartment of 3 compartment sink near dish pit Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 21360322

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -bagged coffee grounds, exposed to dripping contaminated water from air conditioning leak near soda bib rack/office

01B-02-5

Detail 21360317

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut tomatoes , breakfast buffett

03A-02-5

Detail 21360323

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes 46F inside small cooler in breakfast buffet area longer than 4 hours, fan blocked by stacked plastic containers. See stop sale.

31A-09-4

Detail 21360324

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -2 slim jim trash cans in front of hand sink on back line Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21360315

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee used hand sink as dump sink in server station at edge of kitchen

22-56-4

Detail 21360320

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -operator brought in technicians during inspection Corrective Action Taken

36-24-5

Detail 21360316

Basic - Disrepair/damage to wall/column. Dish pit area near access to back hall, column near prewash station

36-22-4

Detail 21360318

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -near rack with single service cups/coffee grounds at entrance to kitchen from server station

08B-47-4

Detail 21360325

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -syrup/malt/sauce bottles on bottom shelf inside server station that is not 6 inches from floor

08B-36-4

Detail 21360314

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping water from air conditioning. -coffee grounds, see stop sale Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21360327

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 20903619

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -seared pork loin stored over cooked potatoes inside walk in cooler on speed rack, manager corrected. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20903623

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cottage cheese 45-50F, less than 4 hours. Manager states changing product to lower volume and smaller container to handle ice bath more effectively

22-02-4

Detail 20903618

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer blade -small dark colored substance inside ice machine/bin near chute

22-59-4

Detail 20903620

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse showed 205F

31B-03-4

Detail 20903624

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

03F-10-5

Detail 20903621

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -lox, cut cheeses, cottage cheese, cut melon, sliced tomatoes

02C-02-5

Detail 20903622

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked sausage, ziploc bag inside walk in cooler

16-21-4

Detail 20903617

Basic - Accumulation of debris/limescale on exterior of warewashing machine.

08B-47-4

Detail 20903625

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of fryer oil next to fryers in back Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20396493

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza 70F, chef stated put of temperature control 2.5 hrs and will be cooked soon

22-02-4

Detail 20396494

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice machines with some light black residue in adea above flap

36-32-5

Detail 20396500

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above toaster inside kitchen

36-22-4

Detail 20396495

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -improper drainage at dish machine

10-12-5

Detail 20396497

Basic - In-use pizza peel stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20396499

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters

08B-12-5

Detail 20396498

Basic - Stored food not covered inside walkin cooler

29-11-4

Detail 20396496

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink in hallway near office