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OCEAN DECK UPSTAIRS

127 S OCEAN AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386-253-5224

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats76
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7406495
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor below dish machine. Next day callback inspection required to verify compliance..
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019064133Nov 27, 2019Jan 31, 2020$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -dm upstairs 0ppm, showed person in charge potential build up/corrosion within sanitizer lines, no observed sanitizer flowing through unit. Manager set up downstairs dish machine and checked at 100ppm -service technician called for upstairs unit
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food/bottled beverage stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
High priority/08B-56-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish stored above the precooked chicken
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -ice inside bar well for scooping beverage ice touching bottles of alcohol
High priority/01B-13-4
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -written time procedures on site, product to start the day not time marked for 4 hour discard. Manager corrected from 2 hours prior.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun interior
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink obstructed by location of lowboys, tight/narrow path between equipment
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. -5 dead roaches on floor near dish machine where establishment is cleaning/sanitizing dishes for upstairs. Employee cleaned up during inspection
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Grease receptacle lid open/broken.
Basic/33-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling. -section at corner of cookline at utility lines
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soda gun holsters
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee handled cell phone prior to donning single use gloves before handing food in prep area. Advised that hand washing is required after handling cell phone prior to handling any food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent near middle of prep area in front of ice machine -exterior of ac equipment up top near ceiling
Basic/36-34-5
Hole/gap in or other damage to ceiling. -gap around area around utility line at end of cook line by fryers
Basic/36-24-5
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -shredded cheese 47-48F, from over night per manager. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 47F inside lowboy in middle of cookline
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -completely obstructed/blocked in handwash sink at end of cookline
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches underneath rapid steamers
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor in area near cookline upstairs. -violation must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection
High priority/35A-05-4
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -scattered roach droppings in retail cubbies inside room near prep area
High priority/35A-23-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor below dish machine. Next day callback inspection required to verify compliance..
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -upper portion inside large ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire rack above fish prep station -shelving below spices
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 19, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish store above crab cakes with precooked fish inside drawer under grill
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat ammonium 500+ppm
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open gallon of milk undated inside bar, beer cooler
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -inside bar, blocked by trash cans
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above produce
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade -ice machine, corner where sliding door holds -interior of soda guns
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine plastic sliding door
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -utility lines souled under dish machine
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic jugs with handles reused for spices
Basic/25-32-4

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.