DOWN THE HATCH
4894 FRONT ST, PONCE INLET, FL 32127
License #7402197
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Failing Health Score
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DOWN THE HATCH in PONCE INLET currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 67.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 6 critical, 3 major, 8 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 5, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk, heavy cream
- [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink at entrance to kitchen
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink next to dish machine obstructed by garbage can and equipment inside basin of sink
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling areas under repair in front entrance area
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of stand yo refrigerator near water heater
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw seafood stored above cooked chicken wings inside stand up cooler next to fryers
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