CHART HOUSE
645 S BEACH ST, Daytona Bch FL 32114 · (386)255-9022
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flies by bread station
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017036376 | Jun 14, 2017 | Aug 29, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 1, 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
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -top oven
Apr 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -crab 44f less than 4 hours
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 cannot be determined. -sour cream horseradish less than 4 hours
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -almonds
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,manager discarded
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall by entrance to storage room
In-use spatulas stored in cracks between piece of equipment and wall.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -top oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled -sides of ice machine soiled -burners soiled with grease
Pipe not attached to hand sink at bar, -per manager plumber has been called
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
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,manager discarded
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach and 1 roach egg sack in storage area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -salad bar employee
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount in both ice machines -ice bin at drink station -down stairs ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole and bulge in ceiling over ice machine. Per manager it's been scheduled to be repaired.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall by entrance to storage room
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -bakers pride ovens -oven on cook line
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate13 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. -bar 0
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -crackers,sunflower seeds,bacon bits,croutons not under sneeze guard at salad bar
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee touched dill with bare hands,used at salad bar, manager discarded.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk in cooler raw fish of cooked mussels
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes 70 less than four hours manager discarded -butter 75f manager discarded
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employee making drinks at bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount in both ice machines -ice bin at drink station -down stairs ice machine
Ceiling tile missing. -office
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole and bulge in ceiling over ice machine. Per manager it's been scheduled to be repaired.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor wet at bar
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. -grease on ground next to grease container, per manager new grease trap and they area waiting for repair
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall by entrance to storage room
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -bakers pride ovens -oven on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
Unwashed beets stored with ready-to-eat food/bread.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -mold like substance around mopsink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mopsink
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -sear tuna over heath bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -mixer head
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -thawing sausage
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. -hard to read list of oyster tags stickers over list. Not all tags with last date served
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -dinner menu Manager removed menus with out advisory and is printing new menus
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Orange chemical
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -3 ice machine, small amount
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -small amount
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse on shelf in pantry area -eye glass case and speaker on shelf with straws
Hose missing from soda gun holder at bar. Paper towel in holder.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -cookline
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in pantry -oven cook line
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -salad bar cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease -walk in cooler shelves soiled
Stored food not covered. -walk in freezer crab
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -sausage in standing water
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -around mop sink
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. -boxes in from of electrical panel in storage room
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flys in down stairs storage room
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 61f per chef sitting out for approximately 2 hours
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -glass cleaner next to glassed at drink station -bleach on cooler at bar
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -salad cooler
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 some certification
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach
Bathroom facility not clean. -employee bathroom, apron and paper on floor
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage to ceiling and wall in dish storage room -water damage to ceiling tile by liquor room
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
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -Employee bathroom
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on prep table
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall in dish storage room
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -2 ovens on cook line soiled with grease
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease -burners soiled with grease
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cooler on cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over chowder
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floors soiled under equipment in pantry area -floor soiled under ice machine
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bathroom facility not clean. -employee bathroom
Ceiling tile missing. -office
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salad bar cooler
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cooking equipment -by rear door
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee touch bread with bare hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flies by bread station
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -reach in cooler drawer raw fish and beef over cooked slider cooked slider
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. -Cookline reach in drawers chicken, hamburger,slider 47f to 57f,tilapia,snapper,lobster slider meat 46f to 50f per chef in cooler over night.
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. -Prime rib 121f-124f
Bathroom facility not clean. -employee bathroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -salt
Ceiling tile missing. -office
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Next to slicer
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven
Single-service articles improperly stored. -storage room box of to go containers and lids on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salad bar cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -room temperature squid and shrimp
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cooking equipment -by rear door
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -oyster tags
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on reach in cooler next to prime rib warmer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -ware washing area,behind Dishmachine
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. - Hearts of Palm manager discarded
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -croutons,bacon,trail mix
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -Seared ahi tuna
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. -71f butter/margarine blend reheated to 165f New strip,chicken,fillet,chub meat 45f -48f per had door open while doing inventory
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter,lemon sauce
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -oyster tags
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - main menu seared Pepper ahi tuna. Establishment reprinted menu
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -kitchen
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -main menu and early dining menu Added to menu to both menus,establishment printed new menu
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -ice buckets stored on floor
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -can of Dr Pepper
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on reach in cooler next to prime rib warmer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice cream reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -salad coolers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. -bag of salt
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -ware washing area,behind Dishmachine
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under ice machines
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.