FUEGO DAYTONA MODERN KITCHEN LATIN
600 MASON AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32117 · 386-795-7948
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
AUG 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
3 Live, small flying insects in kitchen.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live small flying insects found. -1 at cook line. -1 in bar area.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - near three compartment sink
Apr 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority8 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - employee changed gloves after handling phone without washing hands
Food stored in ice used for drinks. -container of cut limes stored in drink ice.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after becoming soiled. - in use tongs fell into the floor, were picked up and placed back on cutting board to return to use without washing and sanitizing.
Live small flying insects found. -1 at cook line. -1 in bar area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw beef over french fries in chest freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk in bar area at 54°f. Operator moved back to cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bleach stored on case of napkins -spray bottle of ceramic wax stored over boxes of cocktail stirrers.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or grease. - mixer - slicer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - kitchen handsink blocked by pan of eggs, tongs stored in basin
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee washed glass in bar handwash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. - no one on site knows how to set up sanitizing compartment of three compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - soup, cooked meats
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler drawer handles soiled with food debris.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near stove
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - blue cutting board
Dead roaches on premises. -thirty dead roaches in glue traps and three dead roaches under mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - phone stored on ketchup jug
Equipment in poor repair. - exterior of chest freezer rusted -torn gasket on reach in cooler drawer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - under three compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - behind and under equipment
Food stored on floor. - bottled water -jug of cooking oil.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of cooler below flat grill - cooler gaskets, cabinet cooler -portable steam well souled with grease.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - near three compartment sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. - case of napkins stored on the floor in storage area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cabinet cooler
Stored food not covered. -open bags of sugar, rice in dry storage area.
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed and rinsed utensils and did not sanitize.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -ham and bacon at 50°f in reach in cooler. In cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bacon and ham at 50°f in reach in cooler. In cooler overnight.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -container of charcoal lighter fluid stored next to bag of sugar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in bar area filled with soiled cups.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler handles.
Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches by mop sink in back storage room. -12 dead roaches in front of reach in cooler. -numerous dead roaches in standing water behind three compartment sink. -6 dead roaches in bucket on floor under handwash sink.
Employee cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -heavy grease accumulation on floors under cooking equipment.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -grease accumulated on surface under table top fryers. -exteriors of coolers and cooking equipment soiled with debris. -mop sink soiled with mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line.
Mar 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
3 Live, small flying insects in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter at 47°f in top area of reach in cooler. Advised operator to place below fill line. -cooked rice in steam table at 62°f. Operator stated prepared at 8:30 am. Advised operator that rice must be held below 41°f or above 135°f.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open package of ham in reach in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. -cutting board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked ground beef in reach in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. -salt and sugar containers uncovered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 touching peeled carrots with bare hands. Peeled carrots to be used in coleslaw.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on fountain drink machine.
Hole in ceiling above three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris: spice buckets.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in prep area.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 2 portable fryers not under hood suppression system.
Jul 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bottle of isopropyl aclcohol stored above food preparation area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute.
Hole in ceiling above three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
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.