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
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach in water heater pan. Manager removed
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle with purple chemical on prep table
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple chemical
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat
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
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Hisense cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage,next to 3 compartment sink
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -scouting ice cream
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat
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.
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
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -box of ice cream cones
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Hisense cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage,next to 3 compartment sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - milk tea powered
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under rack used for drying at 3 compartment.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified with office,operator paid during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 45f,dairy 45f to 47f moved to another cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of glass cleaner hanging on shelf over tea pot
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.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under rack used for drying at 3 compartment.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -tea powder
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sanitizer stored by boda
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.