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LIGHTHOUSE ICE CREAM PONCE INLET & RIVERFRONT

228 S BEACH ST, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 4073990361

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407930
Grade history
DEC 23
JUN 24
MAR 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

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

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach in water heater pan. Manager removed
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle with purple chemical on prep table
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat
Intermediate/16-32-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple chemical
Intermediate/41-17-4
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Wrong type of test kit Time Extended
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 proof of any employee training
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Observed 1 training certification Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Hisense cooler
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage,next to 3 compartment sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -went from back room to front scooped ice no handwashing.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -scouting ice cream
Intermediate/13-06-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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. - employee states has done training and does not have access to certification.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/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. -no proof of any employee training
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. -box of ice cream cones
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Hisense cooler
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage,next to 3 compartment sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - milk tea powered
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under rack used for drying at 3 compartment.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified with office,operator paid during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 45f,dairy 45f to 47f moved to another cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of glass cleaner hanging on shelf over tea pot
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under rack used for drying at 3 compartment.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -tea powder
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sanitizer stored by boda
High priority/41-10-4/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.