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DAYTONA TORTUGAS SEAFOOD SHACK

105 E ORANGE AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 386-257-3172

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS7407247
Grade history
JUL 23
JUL 24
MAY 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor by chess freezer -5 live roaches on floor and wall by reach in cooler on cook line
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $560

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024050136Jul 2, 2024Sep 19, 2024$200
4--2019037062May 10, 2019Aug 1, 2019$200
4--2016039271Jul 6, 2016Nov 10, 2016$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bathroom facility in disrepair. -ladies sign on one stall states out of order
Basic/32-05-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 5, 2026 · Time Extended
Water dripping from vent hitting lid to cheese sauce,chili. Manager moved hold unit from under vent. -wood rot at ceiling in men's room water on floor
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 5, 2026 · Wood rot in men's room and vent in kitchen with condensation time extension Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under fryers
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 5, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom facility in disrepair. -ladies sign on one stall states out of order
Basic/32-05-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents with surface rust on front line and mold like substance on ceiling by vent and water damage. -vent rusted and small amount of mold like substance on ceiling tile above prep table. -vent soiled over freezer in ware washing area -vent soiled over three compartment sink -vent in ware washing area in area with surface rust
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in men's possible leak from ceiling
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Keg cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water dripping from vent hitting lid to cheese sauce,chili. Manager moved hold unit from under vent. -wood rot at ceiling in men's room water on floor
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under fryers
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers
Basic/36-73-4
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floors soiled under fryers
Basic/36-10-4
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -keg cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease on floor under fryers
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor by chess freezer -5 live roaches on floor and wall by reach in cooler on cook line
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles stored hanging on shelf by fry salt.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach next to chest freezer -3 dead roaches under two door cooler by storage shelves -5 dead roaches on floor frontline area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -keg cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease on floor under fryers
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live flies
High priority/35A-02-6
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Exit door with hasp. Door not currently locked.For reporting purposes only.
/46-04-4

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.