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ACAI EXPRESS DAYTONA BEACH

1307 CORNERSTONE BLVD UNIT G, Daytona Beach FL 32117 · 386-256-7177

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407956
Grade history
MAY 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2026011960Dec 3, 2025Jul 7, 2026$320

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2026 · Admin Complaint
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -creamy smoked salmon
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2026 · Admin Complaint
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2026 · Per employee information locked in office Admin Complaint
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2026 · Time Extended
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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. -for some employees
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Jun 10, 2026 · Observed 1 training certificate Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of lids and cups on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugars,coconuts
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -creamy smoked salmon
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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. -for some employees
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -bag and other items stored on reach in cooler -cell phone on prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of lids and cups on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugars,coconuts
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Dec 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -creamy smoked salmon
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 2, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Admin Complaint
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 2, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Oct 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -creamy smoked salmon
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 2, 2025 · Time Extended
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 2, 2025 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. -3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -salmon over RTE
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -stainless steel, goof off on prep table
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -creamy smoked salmon
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. -out of sanitizer,has a great value bleach Per person in charge it is on a delivery that is coming today
Intermediate/22-38-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. -3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse on prep table=
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of Bowls on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. -provided
Intermediate/11-27-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Salmon,advised operator Ed's to be marked prior to opening.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Quat
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -advised operator needs to be on menu prior to opening
Intermediate/02B-02-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided
Basic/51-13-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of cups on floor
Basic/25-05-4
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -per operator waiting on order
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -all handsinks, per operator waiting on order
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -per operator waiting on order
Intermediate/05-08-4
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. - this is a licensing inspection, establishment currently not operating. Advised operator needs to have sanitizer prior to operating.
Intermediate/22-38-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. -all handsinks,per operator waiting on order
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -all handsinks, Per operator waiting on order
Basic/31B-04-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.