STROUDS DAYTONA LAGOON
601 EARL ST, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 706-280-4354
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies inside prep area/kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025014879 | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2022013948 | Mar 15, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling tile missing. -on cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -strip hanging in front entrance to kitchen near office desk
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dusty ceiling light shield in front area near point of sale -front ceiling area near pizza station -ceiling vents near office desk at entrance
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -damaged threshold above baseboards/molding near hand sink at entrance to kitchen -missing piece of molding/baseboard tile near mop sink/walk in
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach in back dry storage room under racks on left side
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -some personal food is not properly segregated from food for the establishment on storage racks on right side in the walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -double door /fire door leading to the outside, gap in top section above door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -area located in back dry storage room under green bins
Floor section missing and/or in disrepair. -gap in area at back dry storage room, in area towards back door near rack of chemicals
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -back dry storage room under racks on left hand side walking in
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -service window side of concessions, advised to add light shield around bulbs that do not have a protective sleeve
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -pulled pork, pulled chicken 110-118F, queso 98-100F inside steam table. Employee placed back into oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding at 135F or above. Advised to monitor station, possible technical issue with heating element/equipment
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -glass cleaner on countertop with nozzle facing/stored with/near single service packaged food items in concessions area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -some black substance accumulated on edges of air vents in back -some edges of ceiling tiles in prep area
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall in disrepair near double doors in back near dry storage area
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -steam table, person in charge stated turned on to max, all food hot held below 135F. Advised to verify equipment
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -light shield broken in front service area inside back prep area
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand sink located at ice cream station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -clam shell styrofoam food containers not inverted, opened
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese, sausage crumbles
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 46F, precooked sausage crumbles 47F inside pizza station out front from overnight. See stop sale. Advised to service unit prior to holding temperature controlled food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -degreaser, unlabeled. Person in charge corrected by adding label
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -shelving containing single service clamshell containers
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile bulging/improperly installed near back double doors
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Mar 4, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. -cheese sauce, employee stated removed from can at 11am, 3 hours prior. See stop sale.
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 employee without food handler training. Provided employee health agreement via email for new hires
Ceiling tile missing. -gaming area -back storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -soiled tiles/frame for tiles above hot holding area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -areas in back storage along wall/under and behind racks -entrance to ice cream area, debris om floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Mar 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -12 rodent droppings on top of ice machine in back prep/storage area. -3 droppings on floor surrounding ice machine in back prep/storage area -person in charge began cleaning/sanitizing affected area during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cheese sauce- reheating, precooked sausage crumbles, shredded mozzarella-cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage crumbles, shredded mozzarella cheese 45-48F from day or two prior per employee inside pizza station.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. -cheese sauce, employee stated removed from can at 11am, 3 hours prior. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser spray bottle stored next to styrofoam clam shell food trays.
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 employee without food handler training. Provided employee health agreement via email for new hires
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared at other licensed kitchen by operator and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -some cooke pork/chicken.
Ceiling tile missing. -gaming area -back storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -disrepair in ceiling tiles behind ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -soiled tiles/frame for tiles above hot holding area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -areas in back storage along wall/under and behind racks -entrance to ice cream area, debris om floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -at steam table
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -some significant openings in back area to outside near fire door/ceiling area above it.
Single-service articles stored under open ceiling with debris from above falling onto packaged beverage cup lids
Dec 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200+ppm from wall/plumbed in dispenser. Advised to contact service company to look into water/chemical mixture/volumes. Manager corrected by diluting to 100ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -smoked meats.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -some dust/debris on ceiling vents in front area, some vents also rusted
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer
In-use pizza peel not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -stored on top of oven around debris
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -concessions area near beverage dispensers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -restrooms
Pass through with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of beverage cups on floor in back
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar, at lemonade station
May 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -ice cream station added. No plans currently on file.. Callback inspection shall occur in 60 days. Plan review referral provided
Apr 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -ice cream station added. No plans currently on file.. Callback inspection shall occur in 60 days. Plan review referral provided
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -less than 50ppm from plumbed in wall mounted unit, employee changed to quat ammonium tablets, at 400ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards
No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -ice cream station added. No plans currently on file.. Callback inspection shall occur in 60 days. Plan review referral provided
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -area above cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cooks wearing watches
Jul 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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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. -employee briefly touches cooked pizza with bare hands to reorganize hot holding station. Employee corrected themselves by using gloves after further observation
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies inside prep area/kitchen
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 rodent droppings on floor in back electrical room, no food stored in location. Manager cleaned up
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pizza 115-140F inside hot holding box in prep area, manager stated 1 hr. Advised to use hot box on time as public health.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pulled pork
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -cook line on prep table
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cooks wearing watches
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -hot box gasket/door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -near back door
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Stored food not covered inside walk in cooler
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. -several areas of dry food storage room
Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only.
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.