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HO DADDY O'S SURF CREAM LLC

4600-A S ATLANTIC AVE, Ponce Inlet FL 32127 · 386-690-9259

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA7407002
Grade history
MAR 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
AUG 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. -milk, employee on site did not know date opened. Advised to date mark milk from when opened.
High priority/01B-17-5
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handsink in back
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handsink in back
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -glass cleaner
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some dark substance on edge of components inside ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
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Equipment in poor repair. -lid to lowboy cooler
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle to spoon resting inside container of toppings touching food directly
Basic/10-01-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -storage unit in back
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.
Basic/25-09-4
The state's own report →
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dipperwell hung without required air gap.
High priority/29-47-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Precooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding); chili (125F-127 - Hot Holding), inside tabletop hot holding warmer in prep area, inadequate water level visible under pans needed for maintaining temperature control. Manager stated placed out this morning intending to flip/rotate product.
High priority/03B-01-6
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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. -only 1 certificate provided for employees, manager stated via phone call
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of waffle cones in back storage room
Basic/08B-47-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. -stuck to ice along sides of interior of chest freezer in back
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. -case of plastic cups in back storage room near chest freezers
Basic/25-05-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -paper food trays above cooler in main prep area
Basic/25-06-4
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. -rack of supplies inside employee restroom containing plastic food trays. Advised that only cleaning/maintenance supplies may be stored inside toilet room to avoid potential cross contamination naturally present inside such rooms
Basic/25-18-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -unit near back fire exit
/45-02-4
Feb 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue chemical unlabeled above 3 compartment sink, manager added label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage room in back -case of hot drink cups -sleeves of paper food trays Single-service articles stored in toilet room. -hot dog trays -napkins -plastic drink lids
Basic/25-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap.
High priority/29-46-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 45F inside top section of makeline cooler with inadequate depth of pan to maintain 41F or below, employee relocated to cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. -milk, employee on site did not know date opened. Advised to date mark milk from when opened.
High priority/01B-17-5
sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -quat sanitizer 500+ppm
High priority/41-27-4
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, see stop sale
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -employee could not locate certificate. Prior date provided from history. Advise person in charge that operators manager certification expires 5-2-2024
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -milkshake station
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue chemical in unlabeled spray bottle above 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of water bottles on floor
Basic/08B-47-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -food trays, hot dog wrappers
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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.