RESIDENCE INN DAYTONA BEACH OCEANFRONT
3209 S ATLANTIC AVE, Daytona Beach Shores FL 32118 · 386-944-2000
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 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 findingsThe state's own report →
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand sink at entrance to kitchen near coffee station, manager stated work order being put in
Ceiling tile missing inside prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tile in prep area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -some isolated areas inside kitchen/near walk in
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Equipment in poor repair. -racks inside lowboy cooler, manager stated replacement being ordered
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -stand up freezer, product removed from commercial packaging. Manager corrected raw/ready to eat hierarchy
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/thawed cheesecake inside walk in cooler
Ceiling tile missing. -multiple in back
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone placed on prep countertop at lowboy
Equipment in poor repair. -racks inside lowboy showing rust/deterioration
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -double door fire exit to he outside
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. -back storage hallway
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cream
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. -cream inside carafe -46F after end of breakfast service
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -ice cream beverage mixer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. 204F
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. -low wash temp alarm from manufacturer equipment
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Some discoloration/substance stuck to upper portion of splash guard inside ice machine
Ceiling tile missing. -back storage hallway
Hot water sanitizing warewasher water pressure not between 5-30 pounds per square inch (PSI). -45 psi
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -single service sour cream packets 53F underneath grill inside unit for 2 hours per employee, moved to separate cooler to cool back down.
Ceiling tile missing.
Equipment in poor repair.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above cooked pasta inside walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -single service milks in breakfast buffet
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single service milk cartons 47-49F inside densely loaded small cooler in breakfast buffet more than 4 hours, see stop sale. Advised to minimize storage of cardboard items inside small coolers. Verify internal temperatures as needed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -blade for can opener
Handwash sink not functioning in food preparation area. -operator stated parts on site, stated will be installed prior to callback inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -apples in breakfast buffet
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -single service
Jul 24, 2023□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -dry storage
Equipment in poor repair. -lid to ice machine, left side
Jul 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -shredded cheese, sliced cheese, feta cheese
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese, sliced cheddar, feta cheese 51-57F inside makeline cooler across from fryers longer than 4 hours, see stop sale. Unit is pouring condensation into bottom of unit, advised to immediately seek repairs on unit prior to reloading any temperature controlled for safety food..
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -soft/semi soft cheeses
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -dry storage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open can if energy drink on prep table in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. -lid to ice machine, left side
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -fryer oil
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -unit across from fryers
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -shredded cheese, sliced cheese, feta cheese
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese, sliced cheddar, feta cheese 51-57F inside makeline cooler across from fryers longer than 4 hours, see stop sale. Unit is pouring condensation into bottom of unit, advised to immediately seek repairs on unit prior to reloading any temperature controlled for safety food..
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -soft/semi soft cheeses
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink blocked by slim jim garbage can
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -dry storage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open can if energy drink on prep table in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purses on multi use prep table inside kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. -lid to ice machine, left side
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -fryer oil
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -unit across from fryers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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.