Mck's Tavern

218 S Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 · Permanent Food Service · License 7405427

C
Grade C
Safety score 75 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 9, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · fixed by the Oct 9 follow-up · 13 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection
    3 high priority (fixed by the Oct 9 follow-up), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic
    -25
  • Safety score75

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

14 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      On order

      More time given

    Basic2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Water dripping from ceiling in dining room.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 8, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    14 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 8 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      -sliced cheese 46f , sour cream 49f advised to keep a lower level

      Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.

      Pot pie mix 47f, corn beef 44f -48f,chili 50f per manager made yesterday not cooled to 41f or below in 6 hours . Manager discared

    Intermediate3

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.

      Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -burger night menu

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      -chlorine

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      -kitchen and bar

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic8

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      -jug of oil -box of food on floor in walk-in freezer -container on food on floor in walk in cooler manager corrected

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

      200 ppm

      Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      -top oven

      Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      -small amount

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      -hood soiled above char grill

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      -2 dead roaches on floor under soda boxes

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Water dripping from ceiling in dining room.

      -Per manager working with roof

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized3
Food out of temperature2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Wiping cloths and linens2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food protection and cross-contamination1