Daytona Beach, Volusia County

THE BEACH HUT CANTINA

250 N ATLANTIC AVE STE 206, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Dec 4, 2025
City
Daytona Beach
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Dec 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

01B-24-5

Detail 24227571

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -tomo marked beyond 7 days from original prep/opening inside walk in cooler

02C-03-5

Detail 24227567

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. -slaw Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24227572

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -several unsecured tanks out front near entrance

13-07-4

Detail 24227568

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -wristbands while handling food

13-02-4

Detail 24227574

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook, bandana not covering some hair in front while handling food

36-24-5

Detail 24227570

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -area above 3 compartment sink

05-09-4

Detail 24227566

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -unit in bar containing ice cream mix

23-03-4

Detail 24227569

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

16-46-4

Detail 24227573

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Jul 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

25-25-4

Detail 23907803

Basic - Box containing packages of paper plates has old food debris/soil residue inside. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23907801

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -in dining area near entrance

36-34-5

Detail 23907802

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

14-11-5

Detail 23907808

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -multi use prep surface next to 3 compartment sink -worm wire racks

36-73-4

Detail 23907804

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cookline equipment

36-24-5

Detail 23907805

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -some wall damage in various areas of establishment

23-03-4

Detail 23907807

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

45-02-4

Detail 23907806

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -type k unit on wall near fryers

Jun 25, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 23840281

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee entered kitchen, donned gloves before handling portion cup of food, handling tortillas without first washing hands

12A-29-4

Detail 23840271

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee handled cell phone prior to handling cooked food without washing hands after touching cell phone. Advised that personal phones are considered soiled surfaces requiring hand wash prior to handling/preparing food.

08A-05-6

Detail 23840283

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef inside pan at end of makeline cooler is stored directly above packaging macaroni and cheese Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23840279

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef stored above raw fish inside cooler at end of cook line 08A-05-6 Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef inside pan at end of makeline cooler is stored directly above packaging macaroni and cheese Reference: 3-302.11(A)(1) FC: (A) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(d) below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food; (c) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (d) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. Priority: High Priority Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23840272

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked birria marked 6/19 -chicken broth marked 6/8, 6/2 -chimmichuri sauce marked 6/16 -Chipotle ranch marked 6/18

01B-24-5

Detail 23840278

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked birria marked 6/19. Advised to count day of cooking inside walk in cooler -chicken broth marked 6/8, 6/2 -chimmichuri sauce marked 6/16 -Chipotle ranch marked 6/18

31B-03-4

Detail 23840273

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand sink towards back Corrected On-Site

05-06-4

Detail 23840276

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -digital probe thermometer, with dead battery or not functioning

22-20-5

Detail 23840277

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

14-01-5

Detail 23840282

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -food tray used to dispense french fries from bulk container

13-07-4

Detail 23840275

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook/food handler wearing wristbands/watches while preparing food.

08B-47-4

Detail 23840270

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of soda bibs on floor in back -case of frozen drink mix on floor inside walk in freezer

10-01-5

Detail 23840280

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle for scoop left inside flour container is touching food

22-08-4

Detail 23840274

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

45-02-4

Detail 23840284

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -type k extinguisher on wall next to fryers

Apr 14, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

02C-01-5

Detail 23702689

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -pico marked 4/7, see stop sale

01B-24-5

Detail 23702687

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -pico marked 4/7

01B-02-5

Detail 23702688

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -ice cream mix inside cooler in disrepair, 55F more than 4 hours

03A-02-5

Detail 23702690

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream mix 55F inside cooler in disrepair more than 4 hours, see stop sale.

41-10-4

Detail 23702686

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of cleaner stored on multi use table next to stacked clean lexans/pitcher Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23702691

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

14-74-7

Detail 23702685

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -door to beverage cooler in back now allowing ice cream mix to maintain 41F or below

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 23675214

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -renew online at www.myfloridalicense.com

02C-03-5

Detail 23675210

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. -opened carton of island oasis refrigerated ice cream mix

31A-11-4

Detail 23675207

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink at end of bar used as dump sink for beverage

53A-05-6

Detail 23675209

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/ -must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection

23-24-4

Detail 23675208

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on exterior of containers/handles. -cinnamon sugar shaker/salt shaker

51-11-4

Detail 23675206

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -tanks unsecured in corner near restrooms

36-32-5

Detail 23675212

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -corner of ceiling tile near bathrooms

23-03-4

Detail 23675211

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -door to small fridge next time walk in

36-27-5

Detail 23675213

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -area behind dry storage shelving in back -backsplash behind flat top

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23105490

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -inside makeline cooler at end of cookline, pam of raw shrimp in top section is stored above packages of bread, other ready to eat foods.

03B-01-6

Detail 23105482

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -soup 118-158F inside steam table on cook line. Person in charge stated placed on line 2 hours prior. Manager reheated to 165F

02C-03-5

Detail 23105480

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. -open sleeve of processed american cheese inside walk in cooler

03D-15-4

Detail 23105489

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -carved/shredded chicken ambient cooling from prep 46-47F inside walk in cooler inside deep pan 3.5 hours from prep. Advised to monitor cooling to ensure food adequately cools to 41F within 4 hours from exposure time room temperature during prep. Person in charge split pan into half portions and placed into freezer to expedite cooling. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23105486

Basic - Accumulation of slight black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -plastic splash guard, bottom threshold

32-10-4

Detail 23105485

Basic - Bathroom fixtures not easily cleanable. -toilet seat to mens restroom, manager stated new seat ordered

51-11-4

Detail 23105488

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -several in hallway near restroom door

36-34-5

Detail 23105483

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles/light fixture above prep area on cook line

36-73-4

Detail 23105484

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor behind fryers on cook line

02D-01-5

Detail 23105487

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk lexan container of sugar. Advised to label container if not leaving labeled bag inside container.

45-02-4

Detail 23105481

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -type K on cook line

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 22552140

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -microwave on shelf at end of line

31A-09-4

Detail 22552138

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -bucket stored on top of hand sink in prep area

36-36-4

Detail 22552133

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

13-07-4

Detail 22552135

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing wristwatch while handling food.

36-73-4

Detail 22552139

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under sinks

10-01-5

Detail 22552137

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting inside bulk rice Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 22552136

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -bar area, above single service cups Corrected On-Site

14-47-4

Detail 22552134

Basic - Nonfood-contact shelving exposed to steam not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.

23-03-4

Detail 22552141

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

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 16

12A-07-5

Detail 22119848

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee handled raw shrimp with gloves, prior to donning new pair of clean gloves without washing hands before plating with cooked/ready to eat food -discussion with person in charge about changing tasks from handling raw and ready to eat food on cook line

50-17-3

Detail 22119847

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22119850

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw seafood/poultry in pans above bag of apples, hot dogs inside makeline cooler on left side of unit

02C-01-5

Detail 22119858

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked birria, see stop sale

01B-24-5

Detail 22119851

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked birria, person in charge discarded

29-42-4

Detail 22119844

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -splitter added ti moo sink, vacuum breaker attachment required at threaded end of splitter where a hose may be connected

02C-03-5

Detail 22119859

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22119853

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink across of 3 compartment sink blocked by equipment -pan stored inside hand sink in bar

16-32-5

Detail 22119849

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. -operator using lactic acid based sink and surface sanitizer, nontest strips available at establishment during inspection

13-03-4

Detail 22119846

Basic - -Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee with no beard restraint while engaging in food preparation.

22-20-5

Detail 22119852

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -white splash guard inside ice bin with black/colored substance.

14-01-5

Detail 22119845

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl without handle used to dispense french fries

36-73-4

Detail 22119854

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease. -behind fryers/cooking equipment

10-20-4

Detail 22119857

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

22-08-4

Detail 22119856

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of fryers soiled with grease build up

02D-01-5

Detail 22119855

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -pan of sugar/white substance without label on dry shelving in back

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 21782014

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

53A-04-6

Detail 21782013

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -joe - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 21782012

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -back corner near dry storage racks - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21782016

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -handsink cabinet at bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21782015

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dish sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 17

01B-01-4

Detail 21779713

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 can of chipotles Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21779722

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above cooked chicken inside walk in cooler, manager swapped Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 21779721

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

01B-02-5

Detail 21779728

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -shredded cheese, cooked corn, blended cheese, sour cream, 48-50F overnight Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21779720

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese, cooked corn, blended cheese, sour cream, 48-50F from overnight inside makeline cooler across from cook line, see stop sale. Manager called service technician to look into unit, discarded affected product. Advised to rely on other units until verified repairs for food held 41F and below.Warning Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21779723

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

53A-04-6

Detail 21779716

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -joe

31A-09-4

Detail 21779725

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -slim jim in front of hand sink in

31A-11-4

Detail 21779717

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bar hand sink used for cleaning equipment for bar

51-11-4

Detail 21779726

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -back corner near dry storage racks

13-03-4

Detail 21779729

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 21779724

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -handsink cabinet at bar

36-73-4

Detail 21779718

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dish sink

10-20-4

Detail 21779715

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-01-5

Detail 21779714

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -bulk container in back next to prep sink

51-18-6

Detail 21779727

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

02D-01-5

Detail 21779719

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bull container in back next to prep sink

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21658239

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time extended 14 days per Amy Zaleski. Operator must provide proof of approved food handler training for all employees who handle food and do not have active manager certification p. Time Extended

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-02-7

Detail 21572711

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21572712

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 21360312

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -caramel toPping

53A-02-7

Detail 21360305

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21360307

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 21360311

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21360310

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

50-09-4

Detail 21360313

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21360309

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

10-20-4

Detail 21360306

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

25-05-4

Detail 21360308

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. -case of styrofoam cups

Jun 6, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.