UNCLE WALDO'S
2454 S NOVA RD, South Daytona FL 32119 · 386-760-7006
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. -provided Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025047843 | May 19, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2022011513 | Jan 4, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2019018244 | Feb 14, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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. -provided Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -fry baskets -white cutting board stained
No soap provided at handwash sink. -front handwash sink in men's bathroom
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -double glass door reach-in cooler, operator relocated towards the front
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage container stored on top of ice machine, employee removed
Equipment in poor repair. -double glass door reach-in cooler door gasket torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath fryers and pizza oven
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple containers and lids
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures handout
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -beer keg cooler in bar area
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced ham 10/22
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Light buildup
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Morgan
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to mixer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine baffle
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to mixer
Equipment in poor repair. Ice bucket cracked and broken along top and bottom. Operator discarded
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Along wall behind fryers
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall at kitchen entrance
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Front bottom pizza oven - under grill
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Chili dated 10/8, old label per operator, opened 2 days ago. Operator discarded
May 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler shredded cheese 46F, meatballs 43-47F, chicken, sausage, ground beef 45-46F, shredded moz 46F
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several
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. Employees with no food handler training
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked/chipped at top and bottom, ice bucket
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink
May 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Bar 0 ppm cl
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler shredded cheese 46F, meatballs 43-47F, chicken, sausage, ground beef 45-46F, shredded moz 46F
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Used prep sink, both employees in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several
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. Employees with no food handler training
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked/chipped at top and bottom, ice bucket
Food stored under dripping water. Outside walk in cooler, raining along seam on the ceiling, splashing onto unopened cases of food and unwashed produce.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to mixer
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/ A.C. Expired 03/18/2024
Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. - room where pizza dough is prepared
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - storage area being used to prep pizza dough - bar remodeled: three compartment sink removed, dish machine added
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - blue substance
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - dry storage area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - garage door to storage area where pizza dough is prepped
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - top of cooler below grill - wire storage racks next to grill
Wall and ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area. - room where pizza dough is prepared
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. - Mexican street corn 10/25; chili 11/03;
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/ A.C. Expired 03/18/2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or grease. - fryer baskets
Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. - room where pizza dough is prepared
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no functioning test kit for quaternary sanitizer
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - storage area being used to prep pizza dough - bar remodeled: three compartment sink removed, dish machine added
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - blue substance
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - dry storage area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - garage door to storage area where pizza dough is prepped
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - boxed oil jugs in storage area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - pizza oven
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - top of cooler below grill - wire storage racks next to grill
Wall and ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area. - room where pizza dough is prepared
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - sugar, flour containers in storage area
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw steak stored with cooked peppers in short reach-in cooler underneath table-top grill, operator relocated
Ice buildup in "True" reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf underneath table-top grill has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen, operator cleared.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -screw driver stored on top of bar area dishwasher, operator removed
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board stains on reach-in cooler
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. -Jennifer
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -reach-in cooler underneath flat top grill, operator relocated
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off pizza oven, operator removed
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach-in cooler underneath flat top grill
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.