LUNA'S RESTAURANT
2516 S ATLANTIC AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386-333-9955
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2025
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -waffle batter containing raw egg stored on top shelf above raw fish
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up bottle of syrup without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -half and half and heavy cream 48F inside server cooler, unknown amount of time.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -half and half and heavy cream 48F inside server statioj cooler out front, in unit overnight. See stop sale.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -printed written instructions, advised to obtain a body fluid cleanup kit
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -light debris/soil on the backside of mechanical slicer/blade
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -some gaps/holes in ceiling tiles
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -employee removed from line
Dead roaches on premises. -1 on floor against wall near entrance to kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -bottom left corner of backdoor near walk in
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -damaged floor tile inside bathroom, mens stall
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided print out instructions
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef patties stored above raw fish inside walk in cooler, manager corrected
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -wiping cloth quaternary ammonium solution stored in wait station on table near coffee, next to hand sink tested above 500ppm, verified from source on wall as well above 500ppm. Manager diluted solution during inspection, rechecked at 400ppm
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -advised to operator to locate or print available proof of certifified food manager
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -near utility lines inside dry storage area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -dry storage room Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -men's restroom
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door near dry storage room, bottom right corner
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour inside bulk container in dry storage room
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -beef vegetable soup cooled overnight inside large deep pot. 61F at edge, 66F in middle. Advising operator to ensure dense hot foods cools rapidly from 135F to 41F within 6 hours, advised to use ice bath or switch to cooling inside shallow pans to allow adequate cooling parameters
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -sour cream
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -verified name in servsafe database for current information. Advising operator to retrieve proof of certificate for availability during any inspections.
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. Mereida, louis
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top surface of dish machine
Ceiling tile missing. -prep area in back
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bag of produce inside walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -ice cream freezer
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand sink at end of cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of hand sink basin in cook line
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. -advised to obtain commercial knife holder that allows disassembly for adequate cleaning or to use magnetic knife holder in station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour
Flammables stored/debris present in front of electrical switch panels inside establishment. For reporting purposes only.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -surrounding utility lines inside kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -restroom hand sinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of refrigerator in back
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.