ZAPPI'S ITALIAN GARDEN
128 S BEACH ST, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 386-944-6400
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor by dishmachine
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -mixer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -pizza area employee bathroom
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -pizza cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets soiled on walk in cooler and bar walk on cooler -exterior lids to sugar,corn meal,salt,flour-manager cleaned
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine
May 28, 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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Live, small flying insects found -1 fly in kitchen -1 fly by dish machine
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -bathroom in bread area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -salt and bread crumbs
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Dec 13, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters soiled with grease over grill -oven under stove soiled with grease
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tcs Tomatoes sauce 42f to 57f
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -garlic and butter 70f less than two hours placed on cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink on cook line blocked by trash can and cart
No hot water to the establishment. -Per manager water temp on water 142f
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handsink by 3 compartment sink in pizza area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -pizza area salt and sugar
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -drink on counter by liquor
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters soiled with grease over grill -oven under stove soiled with grease
May 24, 2024□ 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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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven under stove
May 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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.
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven under stove
May 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven under stove
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled over flat grill
May 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 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.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk in cooler raw egg over Tcs sauce
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor by dishmachine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking handsink on cookline
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Dead roaches on premises. -approximately 50 dead roaches on glue trap by dishmachine, towards walk in cooler, manager discarded -3 dead roaches on floor by dishmachine towards walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on shelf with oil
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven under stove
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled over flat grill
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -squid and lasagna at room temperature
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw beef reach in cooler drawers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -top of stoves build up of grease
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of handsink on cookline
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 hires
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -lasagna
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -2 cell phones -bag
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -bottom oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on side of pizza oven
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -small cooler on cookline
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.