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LANDSHARK BAR & GRILL DAYTONA BEACH

471 S ATLANTIC AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386-256-1248

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats250
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407511
Grade history
JUL 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -2 small flying insects at wait station near beverage dispenser
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. -non service animal seating outside at the bar, manager inquired with customer who stated the animal is not a service dog, advised manager to allocate doggie dining permit with local authorities to allow for non service animals to be seated outside at designated areas. Provided link to local website/permit
Intermediate/35A-22-5
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee entered kitchen from outside and moved to cook line handling pan of food without washing hands before engaging in food handling.
High priority/12A-16-4
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting board, manager stated replacements have been ordered
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -77F at ware washing area hand sink, possibly due to inadequate water pressure from hot water side
Intermediate/27-16-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cook line, manager stated ordered repairs
Basic/36-17-5
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -manager stated trash bags in ground are from separate establishment that uses dumpster
Basic/33-19-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -restroom hand sink
Basic/31B-04-4
Water draining onto floor surface. -drain line from ice machine -coiled hose inside bar
Basic/29-03-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -outside bar, sani bucket registered less than 150ppm, manager replaced
Basic/21-08-4
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -2 small flying insects at wait station near beverage dispenser
High priority/35A-02-7
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -melted butter 97F, placed out at 11am, advised to use 4 hour time as a public health control and discard at 4 hours removed from temperature control if product remaining. -manager added time stamp
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -small garbage can inside basin of hand sink -trash can placed in front of hand sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Objectionable odor in areas of the establishment. -wait station near dining area
Basic/36-64-5
Open dumpster lid. -dumpster lid propped open/pinned to enclosure wall preventing lid being closed.
Basic/33-16-4
Water leaking from pipe/line. -hose connected to mop sink
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee removed gloves after handling raw beef patties without washing hands prior to handling pineapple
High priority/12A-07-5
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -employee used gloves to handle raw poultry to place on grill prior to handling condiments/sauces on cook line without washing hands. Advised to use utensils where possible to limit cross contamination
High priority/12A-12-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handsink used to add water to food container
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand sink at entrance to kitchen -hand sink in back prep area
Basic/33-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. -thawed shrimp 74F, manager stated removed from cold running water less than 1 hour ago, manager instructed employee to complete prep.
Basic/06-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0ppm quaternary solution inside bucket, manager replaced.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice 44-45F inside top level of portioned pan at end of cook line. Manager removed top layer of portioned bags, stated just loaded up less than 30 minutes
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cups left inside bulk food for dispensing
Basic/14-01-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -some hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 14, 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 ▾
Server handled soiled glasses and then picked up clean bottled food items for next customer table without washing hands. -manager educated employee
High priority/12A-02-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -warewashing handsink
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -area around fresh cooking oil storage tanks
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored under dripping water line. -inside walk in cooler, manager moved covered speedrack from underneath dripping condensation
Basic/08B-52-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -splitter added, manager removed.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -slim jim trash can, manager moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored exposed to splash/drip. -bowl on expo line
Basic/24-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer. -corner, surrounding food product. Manager stated product for testing not for establishment
Basic/14-69-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -low boy across from fryers
Basic/29-49-6

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.