Daytona Beach, Volusia County

THE RED BUD CAFE

317 SEABREEZE BLVD, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 16, 2026
City
Daytona Beach
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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 16, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 10, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24436103

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.-raw cold smoked salmon inside refrigerator above condiments Warning Priority: High Priority

35A-04-4

Detail 24436104

High Priority - Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.-14 rodent droppings inside storage room located next door to establishment used for excess equipment and some dry goods, underneath table containing decorations and excess equipment not used for the operation. -3 rodent droppings next to refrigerators/freezers in storage room located outside of the establishment next door.-6 rodent droppings underneath dry goods storage rack containing sleeves of beverage cups and extra condiments inside storage room located outside of establishment Warning Priority: High Priority

53B-14-5

Detail 24436124

Intermediate - Observed: 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.-Drago Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Intermediate

36-73-4

Detail 24436120

Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.-storage room located next door to establishment, under shelving, near excess equipment-kitchen prep area, underneath shelving and around 3 compartment sink Warning Priority: Basic

50-9-4

Detail 24436121

Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning Priority: Basic

3G-50-1

Detail 24436102

Observed: Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.-vacuum sealing on site with raw salmon Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Warning Priority: Intermediate

1B-13-4

Detail 24436100

Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.-on site vacuum sealed salmon Warning Priority: High Priority

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 24264062

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. -drago Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 24264061

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -area behind mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24264060

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan in back end of restaur Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 13

22-45-4

Detail 24069227

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -dishes being washed/rinsed not sanitized -manager set up sanitizing basin with 100ppm chlorine, began sanitizing Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24069230

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -drago, expired 4/12/2025 Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24069237

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24069231

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked mushrooms, caramelized onions 55F on ledge above crepe station, placed put 3.5 hours prior. See stop sale. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 24069233

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

02C-04-5

Detail 24069226

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. - diced, cooked chicken Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24069236

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. -drago Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24069234

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue chemical Corrected On-Site Warning

14-45-4

Detail 24069232

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - storage area Warning

13-04-4

Detail 24069229

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

08B-32-4

Detail 24069228

Basic - Food being prepared outside. -caramelized onions sautéed outside on back patio, advised of requirements to do all food production in approved areas/inside. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24069225

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -area behind mop sink Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24069235

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan in back end of restaur Warning

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 16

12A-02-4

Detail 23532619

High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes at 3 compartment sink and then picked up bread to place into toaster without washing hands. Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

02C-01-5

Detail 23532625

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked pasta marked 1/31 from preparation date

01B-24-5

Detail 23532629

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked pasta marked 1/31

01B-02-5

Detail 23532621

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23532624

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fresh cut garlic mixed with oil 51F, manager corrected ice bath -creamer/half and half cartons 51F inside mini fridge inside room with air conditioning unit more than 4 hours, see stop sale Corrective Action Taken

53A-04-6

Detail 23532623

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/ -geo

02B-01-5

Detail 23532622

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -breakfast open taco, describing egg as sunny side up - requires disclosure to consumer advisory at bottom of menu page. Manager added symbol to menu Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23532630

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. -julio

02C-02-5

Detail 23532620

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked mushrooms, onions, soup

35A-03-4

Detail 23532627

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches inside mop sink room, in condensation rim at bottom of water heater and on floor near mop sink

14-11-5

Detail 23532632

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -small ice machine/lid/rusted vent

36-73-4

Detail 23532634

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -water heater/mop sink room

08B-36-4

Detail 23532633

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash from handwash sink. -packaged tomatoes stored next to hand sink faucet. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23532631

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

08B-12-5

Detail 23532628

Basic - Stored food not covered. -cut tomato stored uncovered resting on rack inside cooler on cook line Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23532635

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -mop left inside gray water in mop bucket

46-04-4

Detail 23532626

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -back fire exit door is locked with deadbolt while operating Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 23005734

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -items stored inside basin of hand sink Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23005737

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

53A-05-6

Detail 23005732

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/

31B-05-4

Detail 23005736

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -restroom, manager corrected Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23005738

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 23005733

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine lid

08B-47-4

Detail 23005735

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -avocados Corrected On-Site

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 22633858

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 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 eggs at crepe station prior to changing gloves without washing hands, proceeded to handle ready to eat toppings after donning new gloves.

22-48-5

Detail 22633859

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22633860

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above cooled sausage links inside cooler at end of kitchen Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22633857

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk 47F, inside small mini fridge in back storage area with frozen over condenser. Advised to manager to avoid blocking air with large case of oranges. Milk placed into cooler less than 3 hours ago, manager placed into ice bath and into other refrigerator Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22633856

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. -cooked mushrooms, onions, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, cooked peppers. . Manager added time stamps Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 22633855

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.

08B-36-4

Detail 22633861

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. -syrup dispenser bottles stored on side of hand wash sink exposed to splash from hand washing.