Daytona Beach, Volusia County

POLYNESIAN FIRE LUAU

180 N BEACH ST, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
5 High Priority
Apr 29, 2026
City
Daytona Beach
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 24547512

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -medicine stored on table with rice cooker

35A-02-7

Detail 24547509

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 flies in mopsink area

22-43-4

Detail 24547515

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar 100 ppm

35A-23-4

Detail 24547517

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach droppings on ledge behind hand sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24547521

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 66f less than four hours use time as a Public health control

31A-11-4

Detail 24547516

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -glass and scrub pad in hand sink at bar

22-20-5

Detail 24547510

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount

35A-03-4

Detail 24547513

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach in mop sink Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24547520

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -water leaking from air handler on floor in air handler room

08B-38-4

Detail 24547511

Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of sheet cake and pork on floor in walk in cooler

22-08-4

Detail 24547508

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -bottom oven soiled

36-27-5

Detail 24547519

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls and mopsink soiled -wall in kitchen behind prep tables dusty

29-11-4

Detail 24547518

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under dish machine

36-10-4

Detail 24547514

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under 3 compartment sink and dish machine

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 24162622

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Time Extended

16-13-5

Detail 24162623

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -bar 3 compartment sink set up as empty sink,wash,sanitize Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24162620

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler door. -hood filters in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 24162621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -pipes under 3 compartment sink being held up by containers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24162624

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet next to dishwasher -water leaking from single feed in mop sink area -water leak from pipe at bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Leak in mop sink area Time Extended

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-7

Detail 24159796

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -5 small flying insects in air handler room -2 small flying insects by drain clean out pipe -3 small flying insects in kitchen Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24159786

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk in cooler Raw chicken over cooked pork Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24159791

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach in air handle closet Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24159797

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Buffet shredded cheese 52f and butter 52f less than 4 hours Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24159792

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -buffet cooked broccoli 109f less four hours Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24159794

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -kitchen and bar Corrected On-Site** Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24159789

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

16-13-5

Detail 24159793

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -bar 3 compartment sink set up as empty sink,wash,sanitize Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24159788

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler door. -hood filters in disrepair Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24159785

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -water on floor in air handler room -small amount of water around clean out . Per manager plumber was here yesterday -unknown standing watering hole in floor in walk in cooler , piece of metal was covering hole, manager using wet vacuum to clean up water. Employee moving food Warning

29-08-4

Detail 24159795

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -pipes under 3 compartment sink being held up by containers Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24159787

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet next to dishwasher -water leaking from single feed in mop sink area -water leak from pipe at bar Warning

36-10-4

Detail 24159790

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under cooking equipment -floors soiled in walk in cooler Warning

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-32-5

Detail 23893851

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling in dish machine room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23893853

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23893854

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler , per manager gasket on order Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23893856

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handsink soiled in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23893852

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

46-01-4

Detail 23893855
  • From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -partial block rear exit, per manager there is three feet between items stored in hallway - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22:

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23865975

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over cooked pork Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended

08B-01-4

Detail 23865977

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -dessert table ,sneeze guard to small Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Cakes on counter, per manager bough sneezer guard and was damage. Employees removed cake Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23865970

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling in dish machine room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23865976

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23865972

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler , per manager gasket on order Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23865974

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handsink soiled in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23865971

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended

46-01-4

Detail 23865973
  • From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -partial block rear exit, per manager there is three feet between items stored in hallway - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 23755530

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over cooked pork Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-01-4

Detail 23755518

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -dessert table ,sneeze guard to small Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23755527

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 61f less than 4 hours at buffet,placed back in cooler. Advised to use time as public health control Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23755521

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee filled pitcher in hand sink -employee dump water into handsink -items store in handsink next to ice machine Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23755520

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

35A-06-4

Detail 23755516

Basic - Approx 15 dead fly insects on shelf with plumbers tool. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23755522

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling in dish machine room Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23755523

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23755517

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches in air handler room -1 dead roach on floor next hand sink Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-48-4

Detail 23755528

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. -removing buns from bags and placing buns in pan Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23755525

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler , per manager gasket on order Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23755529

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23755524

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handsink soiled in kitchen Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23755526

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink Warning

46-01-4

Detail 23755519

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -partial block rear exit, per manager there is three feet between items stored in hallway

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 18

35A-02-6

Detail 23356984

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flys by ice machine

41-10-4

Detail 23356988

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -pink chemical

29-34-4

Detail 23356983

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -next to ice machine

52-03-4

Detail 23356979

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. -card at buffet states crab salad ,establishment using imitation crab,operator removed card. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23356982

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice been soiled at soda station, per manager they do not use

31A-11-4

Detail 23356990

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -items stored in hand sink at wait station and dish machine room

02C-02-5

Detail 23356987

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Rice ,chicken per manager has been in walk in since Tuesday and is discarding

22-20-5

Detail 23356977

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-07-4

Detail 23356980

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -based of toilets in men's room soiled

36-34-5

Detail 23356985

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above hood

14-11-5

Detail 23356991

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler gasket torn

36-24-5

Detail 23356992

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -2 small holes in wall next to ice machine

14-69-4

Detail 23356986

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -chest freezer

31B-04-4

Detail 23356976

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

23-03-4

Detail 23356981

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bar interior of keg cooler soiled -soda holster soiled at bar

08B-12-5

Detail 23356978

Basic - Stored food not covered. -cake,chicken,rice

29-11-4

Detail 23356993

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under sink at dish machine

36-10-4

Detail 23356975

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled behind grease trap/3 compartment sink in kitchen

46-01-4

Detail 23356989

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit hallway partial blocked by boxes and other items

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 22799198

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22799199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles cracked in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

35A-04-4

Detail 22795896

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -droppings on floor next to shelf at drink station Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22795898

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in in cooler

36-17-5

Detail 22795895

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles cracked in kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 22795897

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -bottom oven employee currently cleaning

23-03-4

Detail 22795900

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under table next to fryers

24-11-4

Detail 22795899

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

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 22468310

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -approximately 8 flies by trash can in warewashing room. Tied trash bag

31B-05-4

Detail 22468312

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -ladies room Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22468309

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - hood filters missing slates

22-08-4

Detail 22468313

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave interior soiled,per manager not in use

23-03-4

Detail 22468311

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves under prep tables built up of residue

29-11-4

Detail 22468314

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under handsink in kitchen

46-01-4

Detail 22468308

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit hallway by dressing rooms partially block by boxes and chairs -rear exit from dish machine room partial blocked by wheel Barrell and cart- manager moved.

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08B-01-4

Detail 22003336

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -currently only crouton at salad bar -no sneezer guard where dessert are placed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22003332

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22003330

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22003331

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Observed 1 training card Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22003334

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -2 ovens heavily soiled with grease and debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 22003335

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -2 lights in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 22003333

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under 3 compartment sink -floor soiled with grease and debris under cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Time Extended

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 21999822

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Approximately 8 smalls by grease trap Warning

08B-01-4

Detail 21999821

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -currently only crouton at salad bar -no sneezer guard where dessert are placed Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21999814

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -65f butter advised to use time as public health Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21999815

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21999817

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. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21999824

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. -Observed 1 training card Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21999813

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pork,per employee cooked Saturday Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21999816

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21999820

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plates Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21999823

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -2 ovens heavily soiled with grease and debris Warning

38-07-4

Detail 21999819

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -2 lights in kitchen Warning

36-10-4

Detail 21999818

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under 3 compartment sink -floor soiled with grease and debris under cooking equipment Warning

Sep 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 21375513

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

16-37-1

Detail 21375512

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Quat

05-08-4

Detail 21375509

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

35B-01-4

Detail 21375511

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - Rear door

38-07-4

Detail 21375510

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

46-01-4

Detail 21375508

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear door -tables Corrected On-Site