MARIO'S
521 S YONGE ST, Ormond Beach FL 32174 · 386-677-2711
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
1 Live, small flying insects found at cookline.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by entrance to dishwashing/back kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Interior of reach in cooler lid (pizza area) has exposed insulation.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -cooler in takeout area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cooler across from vulcan ovens.
Torn gasket on seafood cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris at cookline.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled. -slicer soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by dish machine.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -deep grout lines with standing water by dish machine.
Floors soiled. -heavy grease buildup under fryers. -buildup of food debris and grease at cookline behind and under cooking equipment, coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving in kitchen soiled with debris, dust. -heavy grease buildup on side of oven next to fryer. -reach in cooler doors soiled. -rolling flour container heavily soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -grease on wall behind fryers. -food debris on walls behind sauce cookers. -wall soiled by soda fountain.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects found at cookline.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer. -can opener.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -upright reach in cooler by back door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee cigarettes stored on cutting board.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. i -heavy accumulation of grease and food debris under cooking equipment. -heavy accumulation of food debris under vertical mixer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by dish machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -table fan at cookline soiled with dust, grease. -shelving at cookline soiled with debris. -buildup of grease on cooking equipment. -exterior of microwave soiled. -heavy buildup of grease, debris on alto sham. -heavy buildup of debris on VCM. -Hobart brand mixer base soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Walls in kitchen heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Dec 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -bottom shelves of prep tables are heavily rusted.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall next to pizza oven.
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer soiled with old food debris. -table next to slicer soiled with old food debris.
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. -all expired.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -bottom shelves of prep tables are heavily rusted.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease. -under cooking equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall next to pizza oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink next to mixer is missing handwash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -dust buildup on wire shelving above pizza cooler. -heavy grease buildup on alto-sham. -dust buildup on fan at cook line. -food debris on shelving at cook line. -dust/food debris buildup on rolling carts in pizza area. -food debris buildup on mixer base.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled: -behind pizza cooler. -behind sauce kettles and slicer. -behind prep sink. -bottom wall behind dish machine.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cookline reach-in cooler interiors have accumulation of soil residues.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by handwash sink in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable by soda machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust: -shelving in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris: -can opener.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -bar added.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Cookline reach-in cooler interiors have accumulation of soil residues.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by handwash sink in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable by soda machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer: -small white freezer by back door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust: -shelving in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.
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.