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DICK'S LAST RESORT

250 N ATLANTIC #220 & 240, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386-492-4120

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats271
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7406377
Grade history
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -2 flies inside bar in dining area, manager stated attempting to resolve with fly treatment
High priority/35A-02-7
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--2020001039Dec 12, 2019Jan 31, 2020$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Live, small flying insects found - 1 flying insect landed on rim of ranch cup in expo area, see stop sale.
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw burger patties on sheet pan stored above raw pork loin back ribs inside walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -open commercially processed Alfredo sauce prepared yesterday, marked for 14 days shelf life on label
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -1 ranch cup
High priority/01B-13-4
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in back obstructed by cart placed in front
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink at end of cook line used to fill pitcher
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tiles missing. -prep area/cookline
Basic/36-36-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -top of pass through warmer
Basic/24-05-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of grease receptacle at the end of the cookline -exterior of robocoupe under prep table in back
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -lexan containers on storage rack
Basic/16-46-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -door was open during inspection, employee closed door after observing flying insect inside the prep area
Basic/35B-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flying insects in bar area near well closest to kitchen, hovering above drains to wells/beverage station nearby bar -manager stated ongoing fly treatment
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled beverage lines in bar outside of main seating area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some black substance inside the ice machines
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone resting on top of roll of aluminum foil /on prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. -loose handle for hand wash sink at entrance to back
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -some unavoidable debris/dust in various areas of kitchen due to ongoing repairs for walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Stored food not covered. -uncovered desert inside lowboy across from tilt skillet, advised to keep wrap covering food when in storage
Basic/08B-12-5
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -2 flies inside bar in dining area, manager stated attempting to resolve with fly treatment
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above cooked ribs inside drawer underneath flat top grill
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -michelle
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 80-82F at cook line
Intermediate/27-16-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -external bar next to draft unit
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Back area
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -warewashing area
Basic/36-32-5
Clean plates stored on dirty top surface of warmer on cook line. Manager had employee clean
Basic/24-06-4/Corrected On-Site
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. -salmon, manager had employee remove from packaging during inspection
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting in breading -ice coop handle resting inside ice
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe under hand sink
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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, inside both bar dish machines.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored above cooked bacon inside walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw poultry stored above raw fish in lowboy cooler across from fryers
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -thawed salmon inside vacuum sealed packaging
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch, bleu cheese 44-47F, inadequate ice bath in expo area. Manager removed and placed into cooler to chill down, corrected ice bath levels.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -flat top, carbon build up
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -womens restroom
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
Basic/14-71-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on prep counter on top of container of food
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind cookline
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -can of sauce used as door stop inside kitchen
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Basic/33-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink near dish machine
Basic/29-11-4
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no functional hood suppression system. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -hood system not functioning during inspection. Establishment preparing grilled hot dogs/burgers/chicken breast cooking on grill without hood system running. Stated due to ongoing electrical problems. -manager stated recent quote given for new hood system.
/45-04-4
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High priority/01B-13-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -large hose/coil in front of hand sink on cook line
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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
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. -all employees scheduled to have mandatory training completed. -3 current food handler training cards provided during inspection
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Objectionable odors in back prep area at unused double door stand up cooler.
Basic/36-64-5
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -cooked green beans, mashed potatoes inside sealed bath
Basic/03G-54-1
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -under 3 compartment sink
High priority/29-44-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk, 47F cold holding inside cooler in server station near bar
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 27, 2023 · Milk 46-47F Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -partial gallon of milk 47F, inside cooler in server area across from bar overnight, see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 27, 2023 · -partial gallon of milk 46-47F overnight in cooler in server station. Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information.
Intermediate/03G-09-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 27, 2023 · -HACCP plan received as per online database. Time extended 30 days Time Extended
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooling in vacuum sealed bags inside large bin used for ice bath.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 27, 2023 · -HACCP plan received as per online database. Time extended 30 days Time Extended
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -chili,
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 27, 2023 · -HACCP plan received as per online database. Time extended 30 days Time Extended
Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food.
Intermediate/03G-18-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 27, 2023 · -HACCP plan received as per online database. Time extended 30 days Time Extended
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Basic/16-01-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -under 3 compartment sink
High priority/29-44-4/Warning
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. -ROP chili 47F inside garbage can used for ice bath. From overnight, see stop sale.
High priority/03G-22-5/Warning
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -cooked chili inside ROP bags from overnight. 47F.
High priority/01B-36-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw seafood stored aboce bag of hot dogs under grill
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk, 47F cold holding inside cooler in server station near bar
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -partial gallon of milk 47F, inside cooler in server area across from bar overnight, see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information.
Intermediate/03G-09-5/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooling in vacuum sealed bags inside large bin used for ice bath.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun lines in exterior bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -chili,
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food.
Intermediate/03G-18-5/Warning
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Basic/16-01-4/Warning
Hood filter missing /gap from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
No readable handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -racks used for storing
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. -on floor under dish machine
Basic/08B-74-1/Warning

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.