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OVATIONS MAIN KITCHEN

101 N ATLANTIC AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386.254.4550

Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats1500
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7403375
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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. -operator stated plan to print copies of certificates to make more accessible during inspections
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -ware washing area
Basic/36-22-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -corner of floor -area behind ice machine
Basic/36-73-4/Corrective Action Taken
Water draining onto floor surface. -excess from dish machine
Basic/29-03-4
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar/flour bulk containers
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -area near floor drain at tea station -
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of oven
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee beverage cup stored inside hand sink im dish area
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -2nd tank next to beverage station
Basic/51-11-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -clean dishes in caddy stored not inverted or otherwise protected. Advised to leave covers on for caddy that does not have inverted dishes
Basic/24-05-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Basic/36-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -corner of floors in dry storage area under racks -grout in fryer station around corner from dry storage
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -manager set up alternative method to sanitize after completing cycle from dish machine
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -137F after multiple attempts. Manager set up quat ammonium sanitizer in station to complete sanitizing step after pans have been run through dish machine that is currently not sanitizing adequately.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. -sink in back warewashing station
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food/handling clean utensils/plates.
Basic/13-07-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -sani bucket
Basic/08B-47-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf/table cover.
Basic/14-20-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -sani bucket on prep table next to chicken being prepped.
Basic/21-44-1
Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of single service cups on floor in dry storage
Basic/25-05-4
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -john schmitz 9/27/2023
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -warewashing area
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup inside area of walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink
Basic/29-11-4

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.