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DAYTONA ICE ARENA

2400 S RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 63D, South Daytona FL 32119 · 386-256-3963

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA7407238
Grade history
AUG 23
JUN 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked chicken and cooked meatballs, per operator more than 7 days, operator discarded
High priority/01B-24-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017059256Nov 28, 2017Jan 5, 2018$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom door sticks halfway open
Basic/32-04-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -on the bottom of the double door stainless steel reach-in freezer in the 1st floor prep area
Basic/14-69-4
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -stainless steel reach-in cooler in 1st floor service area
Basic/05-09-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -inside keg cooler in 2nd floor bar area
Basic/29-49-6
Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. -men's bathroom toilet, operator states parts have been ordered
Basic/32-23-5/Corrective Action Taken
The state's own report →
Aug 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Jun 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Burn spray over reach in cooler in kitchen
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/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
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior keg cooler, interior unused ice machine upstairs
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked chicken and cooked meatballs, per operator more than 7 days, operator discarded
High priority/01B-24-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. -batteries dead in automatic soap dispenser in upstairs bar area, operator replaced batteries
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -fabuloso cleaner spray bottle lacking label, operator discarded
Intermediate/41-17-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -1 tank in upstairs bar area, operator secured
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -both upstairs men's and women's restrooms
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -unwrapped aluminum trays not stored inverted, operator inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic knives, operator inverted
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site

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.