CASUAL BIRD
109 DUNLAWTON BLVD, Daytona Beach Shores FL 32118 · 386-547-0179
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -exterior of air conditioning ducts above prep line
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 chlorine after running/testing multiple times. Operator called service technician. Callback inspection required to verify in 7 days
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting boards
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -tuna fully thawed inside vacuum sealed packaging, manager stated just received hours prior. Employee removed tuna from packaging during inspection
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee handling food in back
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets to lowboy at end near 3 compartment sink
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -exterior of air conditioning ducts above prep line
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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, tested multiple times, manager set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing step, called for technical service
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -whipped butter 71F, employee stated 1 hour placed out from temperature control. -humus 43F in middle, 47F at edge inside cooler, manager moved to other unit to rapidly cool down. -sprouts 53F, yogurt 54F, cream cheese 53F, brie 48F, inside station across from grill, top and bottom. Product loaded in at start of shift/overnight. See stop sale. Manager discarded product, called for technical service.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes 57F after 4 hours from being cut
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. -closed containers of prepped food inside lexans next ti hand sink without splash guard
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -cook handled raw poultry at cook line prior to touching seasoning/brown sugar for garnishing food. Employee changed gloves without washing hands
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.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. -manager called for handyman to correct dipperwell
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheeses (54-58F - Cold Holding); yogurt (46-47F - Cold Holding). butter (71F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes from prior days prep (53F - Cold Holding) Inside small cooler and makeline cooler adjacent to cook line. Units recently restocked less than 1 hour prior per employee, advised to verify units maintaining and holding cold food at 41F or below. Service technician on site. Callback inspection required to verify compliance.
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee drank then engaged in handling clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -server up front, twist cap personal beverage. Handled single service cups out front without washing hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw shell eggs stored above raw bacon inside walk in cooler Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw tuna stored above casserole inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheeses (54-58F - Cold Holding); yogurt (46-47F - Cold Holding). butter (71F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes from prior days prep (53F - Cold Holding) Inside small cooler and makeline cooler adjacent to cook line. Units recently restocked less than 1 hour prior per employee, advised to verify units maintaining and holding cold food at 41F or below. Service technician on site. Callback inspection required to verify compliance.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute inside beverage dispenser put front
Grease receptacle lid open.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens restroom
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -makeline cooler
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw shell eggs stored above raw bacon inside walk in
Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -operator producing cooked food from other owned licensed establishment delivered cooked potatoes, still cooling from morning prep at 45-46F. Employee contacted operator at other location to determine time of production. Advised to adequately cool potatoes to 41F and ensure cold holding upon delivering TCS product to other this establishment.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -shelf containing chemicals above dish rack of cleaned dishes/pans resting on top surface of dish machine
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked shredded potatoes 46F stacked inside small lowboy across from line. Manager stated delivered from other establishment during cooling stage. Advised person in charge to verify temperatures upon receiving cooked food from other establishment and to take corrective action if necessary. Advised for operator to ensure cooling has completed prior to delivering.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/chute. -beverage dispenser ice chute, areas inside and behind ice chute
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on countertop next to trays and muffins
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wiped with paper towel.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface -thin metal piece near splash guard showing rust pitting surface
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -beer keg cooler, containing milk up front
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. -open containers of jams in dining area for customer self serving
Stored food not covered. -tea containers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour in bulk container not labeled
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw shell eggs stored above raw bacon inside walk in cooler. Manager moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -food debris inside knife holder
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -probe thermometer not functioning during inspection. Advised to check battery or replace
Food stored outside. -jug of fryer oil, case of shortening, box of potato chips outside without overhead protection. Manager moved inside building
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.