HILTON GARDEN INN DAYTONA BEACH ONCEANFRONT
2560 N ATLANTIC AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386-677-8882
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -2 flies in bar area near floor drain/well
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon above butter and precooked chicken wings inside reach in -raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler above condiments
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -soiled plate/food tray inside hand sink at cook line
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -near 3 compartment sink -manager placed roll of paper towels at station
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup(no handle) used to dispense from bulk onion powder container
Can opener blade with rust that has pitted the surface -advised to replace blade
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, provided flyer/written instructions
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 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. -empty sanitizer bucket inside bar, manager replaced during inspection. Advised to rerun glasses
Live, small flying insects found -2 small flying insects in warewashing area near 3 compartment sink
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above pasteurized/fully cooked eggs inside reach in cooler on cook line
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -customer self service open face cooler
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -near dry storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -prep line -lobby area microwave for customer self service
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -surface area near juice dispenser nozzles
Spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -2 flies in bar area near floor drain/well
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor drain in bar
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -trays sitting upright, manager inverted to protect food contact side
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. -portions of wrapped cheddar cheese inside walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon on sheet pan stored above hash browns, biscuits inside walk in cooler on speed rack -raw poultry stored above potatoes inside walk in cooler -raw shell eggs stores above condiments inside cooler on cook line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -soft cheeses inside walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -salmon filets fully thawed inside vacuum sealed packaging
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. -single service butter, yogurt, single service milks
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -soft/semi soft cheeses, cooked chicken wings, rice, cooked peppers inside stand up refrigerator at cookline
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. -end of cookline
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -cloth used at bottom of lexan beneath raw shell eggs
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. See stop sale.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grout at cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -end of cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -designated hand wash sink located next to 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters -top surface of salamander -surface area above nozzles at juice dispenser
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover above stove.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. -marinara
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked vegetables
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked vegetables marked 7/12
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -single service dairy 50F, manager stated previously on ice bath out front prior to inspection. Couldnt determine time, advised to use time as public health control for TCS food that cannot be maintained at 41F
No soap provided at handwash sink. -near 3 compartment sink
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -near ice machine in back by dry storage
Mar 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Can opener blade with rust that has pitted the surface
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw poultry stored above case of french fries inside walk in freezer, poultry was removed from commercial packaging. Employee corrected
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked ground beef, cut tomatoes marked 1/3
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked ground beef, cut tomatoes marked 1/3.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -all dairy, cut melon held in buffet without a written time policy. 43-51F. Next day callback inspection required to verify time/temperature control for buffet.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -butter chips stored at room temperature for customers, employee added time from 8am.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. -cut melon
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -fruit salad containing cut melon, 47F after 4 hours from being cut per employee. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked french fries 68F held at room temperature on unheated grill, employee discarded
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat ammonion
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -written plan must be provided for items not being held under temperature control.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -apples
Can opener blade with rust that has pitted the surface
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 phones on prep counter next to clam shell containers in back
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon on sheet pan stored above pan of precooked brisket. Manager corrected.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -sleeve of american cheese, advised of requirement to date mark open american cheese if used more than 24 hours.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. -menu describes north atlantic salmon. Product available is product of chile, described as only atlantic salmon per invoice/label. Manager corrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of serving plate/board
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
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.