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JAVA MOON CAFE

700 CATALINA DR #2.209, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 786.316.9132

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7400136
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022030582Apr 25, 2022Jan 4, 2023$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -brooms in front of hand sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -items stored in handsink at bar
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine
Basic/16-21-4
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell on prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. -box of food/ pretzels on floor in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters spiked with grease,per manager schedule for cleaning on 3/17 -side of stove with build up of grease
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored /egg over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese 48f less than 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -by single service and pan spray Chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf with food
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Sausage,hot dogs
Intermediate/02C-06-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -glass cleaner
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep table
Basic/40-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters soiled over char grill
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -plastic wrap on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cookline
Basic/36-10-4
Mar 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -char grill build up of grease
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -by oven
Basic/38-07-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler in prep area shredded cheese 50f,sliced cheese 50 lunch able ham 50f see stop sale manager discarded -yogurt 45f ham and turkey 46f to 47f manager placing in another cooler -manager called tech
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -glass clean stored next sauces at bar
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -char grill build up of grease
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of hand sink in ware washing room
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on cooler at cook line
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -by oven
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler gasket soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled in walk in cooler
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -pork dated 10/14,manager discarded
High priority/01B-24-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -build up of grease on sandwhich press
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by three compartment sink,COS -by dish machine
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. -bartender
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -dishmachine room
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling tile missing. -next hood
Basic/36-36-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on food storage shelf
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -near prep table
Basic/38-07-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage by three compartment sink
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with Grease -walk in cooler shelves soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -per manager floor drain under dish machine is clogged. Not using dish machine due to drain. Has 3 compartment sink. Dish machine is in a separate room from prep area
Basic/29-19-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. -new hires
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Mar 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dishmachine
Basic/16-21-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease over char grill
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 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
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of glass cleaner hanging shelf with food
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -sausage
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -building up of grease on sandpress
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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. -new hires
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
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/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -glass cleaner
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dishmachine
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -pizza sauce
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease over char grill
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage 46f to 49f placed in freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of glass clean stored with single service items
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. -no hires
Intermediate/11-26-1
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. -small amount
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -small amount of debris
Basic/16-21-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled over char grill -wall in cooler gasket soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. -cold water handle in disrepair at handsink on cookline
Basic/29-08-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under equipment and 3 compartment sink -floor under dishmachine and shelves in ware washing room
Basic/36-10-4

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.