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PONCHO'S TACOS & ICE CREAM

201 SEABREEZE BLVD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32118

License #7407565

🍦 Dessert/Ice Cream ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate
72.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PONCHO'S TACOS & ICE CREAM in DAYTONA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 30, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 3 critical, 13 major, 13 minor.

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  • Warning Issued
  • [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook wearing bracelet
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease or residue. - cutting boards
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - soiled cloths used as pot holders - exterior of plastic chip bins - magnetic knife holder - fan guards at bottled beverage cooler
  • [29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. - under three compartment sink
  • [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. - at front counter
  • [53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - door sill is separating from wall, leaving large gap
  • [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • [27-10-4] No hot running water at mop sink. - faucet handles removed from mop sink, hose nearby is available for cold water
  • [51-16-7] 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - current approved plans do not accurately reflect equipment layout. One hand sink is missing in kitchen. Kitchen area is separated from front by walls. Small prep table added to front. Ice cream freezer, steam table, salad cooler relocated. Rice cookers removed. Dish machine replaced with three compartment sink.
  • [02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • [16-33-4] Chemical chlorine test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. - near three compartment sink, wall damaged, insulation exposed
  • [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - covering rice
  • [31A-07-4] Handwash sink not properly installed in warewashing or food preparation area. - hand sink at front ice cream area is plumbed to drain into a plastic bucket
  • [12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - cooks wearing gloves for multiple tasks, - food worker handled raw meat with gloved hands but did not wash hands and change gloves. Educated operator .
  • [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed whole tomatoes stored with sliced tomato in kitchen make table unit. Operator relocated.
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