POLYNESIAN FIRE LUAU
180 N BEACH ST, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 843-455-2064
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 33 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach in air handle closet
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019006366 | Nov 29, 2018 | Jun 18, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2018058552 | Sep 25, 2018 | Feb 27, 2019 | $1,100 |
| 4--2018011101 | Feb 9, 2018 | May 3, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. -medicine stored on table with rice cooker
Live, small flying insects found -2 flies in mopsink area
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar 100 ppm
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach droppings on ledge behind hand sink in kitchen
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 66f less than four hours use time as a Public health control
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -glass and scrub pad in hand sink at bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach in mop sink
Equipment in poor repair. -water leaking from air handler on floor in air handler room
Food stored on floor. -box of sheet cake and pork on floor in walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -bottom oven soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls and mopsink soiled -wall in kitchen behind prep tables dusty
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under dish machine
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under 3 compartment sink and dish machine
Oct 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -bar 3 compartment sink set up as empty sink,wash,sanitize
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler door. -hood filters in disrepair
Plumbing system in disrepair. -pipes under 3 compartment sink being held up by containers
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet next to dishwasher -water leaking from single feed in mop sink area -water leak from pipe at bar
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -5 small flying insects in air handler room -2 small flying insects by drain clean out pipe -3 small flying insects in kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk in cooler Raw chicken over cooked pork
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach in air handle closet
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Buffet shredded cheese 52f and butter 52f less than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -buffet cooked broccoli 109f less four hours
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -kitchen and bar Corrected On-SiteWarning**
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -bar 3 compartment sink set up as empty sink,wash,sanitize
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler door. -hood filters in disrepair
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -water on floor in air handler room -small amount of water around clean out. Per manager plumber was here yesterday -unknown standing watering hole in floor in walk in cooler, piece of metal was covering hole, manager using wet vacuum to clean up water. Employee moving food
Plumbing system in disrepair. -pipes under 3 compartment sink being held up by containers
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet next to dishwasher -water leaking from single feed in mop sink area -water leak from pipe at bar
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under cooking equipment -floors soiled in walk in cooler
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling in dish machine room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler, per manager gasket on order
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handsink soiled in kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink
- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -partial block rear exit, per manager there is three feet between items stored in hallway
Jul 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over cooked pork
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -dessert table,sneeze guard to small
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling in dish machine room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler, per manager gasket on order
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handsink soiled in kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink
- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -partial block rear exit, per manager there is three feet between items stored in hallway
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over cooked pork
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -dessert table,sneeze guard to small
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 61f less than 4 hours at buffet,placed back in cooler. Advised to use time as public health control
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee filled pitcher in hand sink -employee dump water into handsink -items store in handsink next to ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -Top of dish machine
Approx 15 dead fly insects on shelf with plumbers tool.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling in dish machine room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches in air handler room -1 dead roach on floor next hand sink
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. -removing buns from bags and placing buns in pan
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler, per manager gasket on order
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handsink soiled in kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -partial block rear exit, per manager there is three feet between items stored in hallway
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flys by ice machine
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -pink chemical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -next to ice machine
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. -card at buffet states crab salad,establishment using imitation crab,operator removed card.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice been soiled at soda station, per manager they do not use
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -items stored in hand sink at wait station and dish machine room
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Rice,chicken per manager has been in walk in since Tuesday and is discarding
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom facility not clean. -based of toilets in men's room soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above hood
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler gasket torn
Hole in or other damage to wall. -2 small holes in wall next to ice machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -chest freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wait station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bar interior of keg cooler soiled -soda holster soiled at bar
Stored food not covered. -cake,chicken,rice
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under sink at dish machine
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled behind grease trap/3 compartment sink in kitchen
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit hallway partial blocked by boxes and other items
Apr 12, 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 in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles cracked in kitchen
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -droppings on floor next to shelf at drink station
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles cracked in kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -bottom oven employee currently cleaning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under table next to fryers
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
Nov 28, 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 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -approximately 8 flies by trash can in warewashing room. Tied trash bag
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -ladies room
Equipment in poor repair. - hood filters missing slates
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave interior soiled,per manager not in use
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves under prep tables built up of residue
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under handsink in kitchen
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit hallway by dressing rooms partially block by boxes and chairs -rear exit from dish machine room partial blocked by wheel Barrell and cart- manager moved.
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.