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JOE'S MUSTANG CAFE

1420 TOMOKA FARMS RD, Daytona Beach FL 32124 · 386-253-4979

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7406257
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 56f,Tatar tots 60f less than 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -potato 124f less than 4 hours
High priority/03B-01-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -kitchen hand sink by table
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Oct 7, 2025Inspection 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 /egg stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -front line reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda machine ice dispenser
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -cup in hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under equipment in kitchen
Basic/36-10-4
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone stored on top of red microwave in rear prep area, employee relocated
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese 60F, per operator less than 30 minutes stored above fill line inside reach-in cooler, employee relocated to lower bin of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of red microwave has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in cooler underneath fryer: door gaskets have an accumulation of food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -handwash sink in front service area, operator cleared
Basic/29-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave is lightly soiled with food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in front service area used as dump sink, ice present
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -2 tanks unsecured in dry storage area, operator secured
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -left side reach-in cooler, operator installed new thermometer
Intermediate/05-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on reach-in cooler in front service area lightly stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on counter in front of toaster, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket
Basic/21-12-4/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.