MCK'S TAVERN
218 S BEACH ST, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 386-238-3321
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -by air handler in brewer
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018060552 | Oct 8, 2018 | Feb 19, 2019 | $300 |
| 4--2017001759 | Nov 29, 2016 | Mar 14, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of energy pill improperly stored.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -waitress grab limes with barehands and placed in drink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced beef 52f,slice cheese 47f advised to keep a lower level less than 4 hours
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -access point not cover on ceiling in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drinks on counter at wait station by oil and vinegar -drink on prep table kitchen,corrected
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on prep table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -hole concrete by mopsink
Food stored on floor. -oil jugs - Tcs soup of floor in walk in cooler gasket- corrected - brewery -containers of grain on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood and filters above char soiled with grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Grease on wall next to char grill
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under cooking equipment
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on reach in cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling by Ice machine
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled with grease under fryers -floor soiled under cooking equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood and hood filters soiled with grease over char gril
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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100 plus dead weevils type insect on floor in brewery -10 roach type dropping next air handler.
30 plus Live, weevil type insects found crawling on bags of malts.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar 100 ppm,manager added tablet
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -corn beef 46f,sliced cheese 46f to 47f advised to keep a lower level -fryer cooler chicken 46f,fish 46f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on reach in cooler
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue chemical
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling by Ice machine
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches on floor next to walk in freezer -1 dead roaches on floor behind soda boxes at bar
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -salad cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell on shelf with to go containers
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled with grease under fryers -floor soiled under cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. -mashed potatoes
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood and hood filters soiled with grease over char gril
Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler corn beef
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -sandwich station cutting boards soiled
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -shelf on prep table rusted through
Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler,trailer -rye bread and oil -containers in brewery -bar
Hole in ceiling in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate8 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. -beer cheese 50f per person in charge made yesterday. Person in charge discarded
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -above hand sink in brewery
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -by air handler in brewer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -corn beef 47f,cheese 46f advised to keep a lower lower -fryer cooler chicken wings 46f to 47f,fish 44f -refrigeration trainer corn beef 44f,Cole slaw 44f,
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -mashed potatoes 99f advised to reheat
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -purple liquid -chemical by pot above hand sink in brewery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -sandwich station cutting boards soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -box of plastic wrap front of hand sink in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. -brewery -bar
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. -4 dead roaches on floor in brewery
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -shelf on prep table rusted through
Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler,trailer -rye bread and oil -containers in brewery -bar
Hole in ceiling in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -fryer cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of cups on floor in storage room
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling soiled in kitchen
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -door to walk in cooler
Nov 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -roast beef 46f advised to keep a lower level -chicken 46f to 46f moving to another cooler -walk in cooler corn beef 45f,cheese 44f,chicken 45f,beef 41f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
Bathroom facility in disrepair. -ladies side on handicapped stall states out of order. 3 other toilets in ladies room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling soiled in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell on shelf over reach in cooler
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -door to walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hoods filters over char grill -hood filters soiled over char
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment -wall soiled behind dish machine
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease under cooking equipment
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -roast beef 46f advised to keep a lower level -chicken 46f to 46f moving to another cooler -walk in cooler corn beef 45f,cheese 44f,chicken 45f,beef 41f
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical cleaner on reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine and quat
Bathroom facility in disrepair. -ladies side on handicapped stall states out of order. 3 other toilets in ladies room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling soiled in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell on shelf over reach in cooler
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -door to walk in cooler
Hole in ceiling near ice machine. Per manager access to water valve.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -kitchen -men's room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hoods filters over char grill -hood filters soiled over char
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -shelf under grill
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of cups on floor in storage room
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment -wall soiled behind dish machine
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease under cooking equipment
Jun 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled on sandwich cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling soiled with grease by grill
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -top oven
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -fry cooler and fry side cooler -beer cooler with half and half
Vent cover missing by Cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour,tempura,sugar
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease and debris under cookline equipment
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -corn beef 46f advised to a lower level -Cooler next to fry Chicken wings 45f,chicken 46f
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. -provided
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled on sandwich cooler
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -both CFMs expired
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. -new hires
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling soiled with grease by grill
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -filters being cleaned
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -top oven
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -fry cooler and fry side cooler -beer cooler with half and half
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -shelves under char grill and flat grill
Vent cover missing by Cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour,tempura,sugar
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease and debris under cookline equipment
Dec 4, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -beer cheese 127f Reheated to 166f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -cutting board soiled next to steam table -vent next to soda station in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue chemical
Hatch cover missing by ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - by char grill
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under air handle
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind ice machine
Food stored on floor. -bag of potatoes on walk in cooler floor
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filter soiled with grease over char grill
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of cups on floor in storage room
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salad cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.