H20 DAYTONA BAR & GRILL
1615 S ATLANTIC AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386.255.0921
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ 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--2020045752 | Aug 25, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -mechanical slicer blade -can opener blade
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense from bulk container of granola, advised to use scoops with handles
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in dry storage
Equipment in poor repair. -Handle missing from lowboy at prep cooler
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -exterior door at server station outside of kitchen adjacent to dining area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -corner of kitchen near slicer/ovens
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface/handles/front exterior for stacked ovens -area surrounding slatted grill -air filter above stand up cooler in back
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -textured walls across from ovens around slicer
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 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. 10pm chlorine
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -thawed vacuum sealed fish inside the packaging
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sour cream 44F-47F at edge inside lowboy cooler in prep area near toaster from lid being open during rush, lid closed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -mechanical slicer blade -can opener blade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -garbage can in front of handwashing sink at cook line. Advised to locate convenient spot to have trash can that does not obstruct access to the sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -on bar countertop near single service creamers
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense from bulk container of granola, advised to use scoops with handles
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in dry storage
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. -thawed vacuum sealed fish left inside the packaging inside the walk in cooler.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Equipment in poor repair. -Handle missing from lowboy at prep cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -exterior door at server station outside of kitchen adjacent to dining area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -corner of kitchen near slicer/ovens
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 inside container of brown sugar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface/handles/front exterior for stacked ovens -area surrounding slatted grill -air filter above stand up cooler in back
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -textured walls across from ovens around slicer
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. -microwave
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. -certificates expired
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate6 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. -dish machine 0ppm, manager ran multiple times.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw tube of hamburger stored above raw salmon on speed rack inside walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut melon, sour cream
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sour cream 48F, cut melon 58F inside top section of lowboy at salad prep cooler, manager stated from prior day. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles stored hanging above soda bibs at rack in wait station
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cheese sauce, turkey, milk
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -black spots
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -dedicated handwash sink inside bar used as dump sink, strainer inside with loose trash/debris -handsink inside wait station used for items stored inside basin
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. -dish machine requires chlorine test strip, only quaternary test strips available
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -wait station near bar, flashing battery light
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -outside of office/walk in
Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stacked on top surface above lowboy cooler across from slatted grill
Cloth used as a food-contact surface touching shell eggs inside pan.
Equipment in poor repair. -microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire rack above prep table inside kitchen -top surface of Vulcan oven, knobs to bottom stacked oven -exterior of fire extinguisher -gaskets to reach in freezer across from dish pit
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -lexan of powdered sugar near salad cooler
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. -certificates expired
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 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. 0-10ppm chlorine, several attempts. Manager adjusted sanitizer/priming, rechecked at 100ppm
Employee handled raw beef with gloves on, changed gloves after touching but failed to wash hands before putting on new gloves to initiate a task working with ready to eat food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 44F inside lexan inside inadequately loaded ice bath to level of food inside pan. Advised to consider 4 hour time as public health control if struggling to maintain 41F inside of ice baths on cookline. -manager corrected ice bath during inspection
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk inside wait station by bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -black material and some surface rust on worn can opener blade -stained/soiled cutting board -backside components of mechanical slicer -bottom portion and upper portion of splash guard inside ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent above hot holding line -vent on top of refrigerator near walk in cooler -other vents in food preparation areas
Clean cups stored on a dirty towel. -warewashing area -clean plates stored on dirty top surface above makeline cooler across from grill at end of cookline
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -area between ice machine and soiled rag basket
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under/behind equipment on cookline
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -inside bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to walk in -top surface of salamander -black substance built up around mop sink in back
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink at end of cookline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -white substances inside unlabeled lexan containers
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. 0ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -milk, butter
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -yogurt 51F inside top section of cooler that does not allow for cold air to surround product. Manager moved to enclosed part of cooler, stated up for 2 hours. -milk 47-50F inside small beverage cooler in server stations
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained small cutting board -splash guard on ice machine in server station, light black substance
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cups left inside bulk food, no handles
Can opener blade with rust that has pitted the surface
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -bins of catering equipment
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, advised of requirements to remove from 0 oxygen environment prior to completion of thaw process
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving -air filter on top of freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind ice machine
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment/utensils without washing hands. -employee warewashing, handled and sprayed soiled pans prior to touching cleaned and sanitized pans at dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. -reconstituted batter for pancakes
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -reconstituted pancake batter, water added at 630am. Temperature recorded at 1030am 54F. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical sani tablet bottle stored on top of hand sink in server station near seating area
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -open side of splitter on right side missing vacuum breaker
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -deli meats
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -shannon- servsafe expired 11/2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slight black substance around can opener blade -area inside ice machine around plastic screw/bolt -mechanical slicer at guard behind blade and in between crevices of slicer
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top surface
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents inside warewashing room
Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -caddy above bread toaster
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone stored on counter top above low boy on cook line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -server who donned gloves to help inside kitchen wearing wristwatch
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken tiles in warewashing area near sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -dry seasoning containers/lexans. Handles resting inside touching directly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets soiled at walk in cooler
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -sanitizer bucket on top of multi use prep table next to plastic food wrap.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -person in charge stated using bleach solution, 10ppm. Replaced during inspection. Advised to use chemical test strips
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 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. -0ppm chlorine reading at dish machine, employee attempting to correct. -rechecked at 100ppm
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee handled soiled dishes before touching clean plates/utensils at warewashing area
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -unit under grill
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee used hand sink on cook line as a dump sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pasta
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -corners of splash guard inside ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense grains
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -cook line/prep area
Clean linens stored on floor. -bags of clean linens on floor inside dry storage
Door is in poor repair. -back exit door missing handle, manager states being repaired
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on shelf next to clean pitchers in warewashing area
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating next to 3 compartment sink and dish machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust build up above cooler
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.