The Beach Hut Cantina
250 N Atlantic Ave Ste 206, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407486
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 8 basic-13
- Violations at the Nov 2 complaint check3 basic; 2 also cited at the Aug 18 complaint inspection and counted there-3
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
3 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitNov 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic5
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
-black substance in interior splash guard of ice machine in prep area
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-plumbing waste lines near prep line hand sink
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
-molding peeling off wall juncture near mop sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
-dust build up at ceiling tiles on prep line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
-grease build up behind fryers on the cook line -grease/substance on floor under equipment inside the bar
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
For reporting purposes only. -abc unit on wall near entrance
Earlier inspections 2
B87Complaint inspection10 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 18, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
-chemical spray bottle stored pm edge of bucket above packaged whole onions in back
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
-orange chemical near prep sink
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature/standing water is no longer frozen solid. Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41°F while being thawed. -raw fish thawing in standing water, 51°F
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.
-particle board used for packaged single service paper goods
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
-black substance on splash guard/interior of ice machine
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
-back of bar area along wall edge/around equipment
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
-employee cell phone on multi use prep table next to dicer
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
-near entrance -others on floor outside of restrooms
Reporting only2
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
For reporting purposes only. -unit on wall at entrance in refill red zone
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building.
For reporting purposes only. -full size propane tank on floor in dining area
Fixed on the spot
B81Routine inspection11 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at threaded faucet at the three compartment sink with hose attached.
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -kassie, jasmine , must be in compliance upon the next unannounced inspection
Basic7
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
-flour/breading on top shelf at cookline
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
-crate of onions on floor
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
-interior of ice machine, upper portion
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-hood filters
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
-plastic bowls uncovered and not inverted at top shelf at end of cookline
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
-small area near light switches in back prep area
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
-advised to log into myfloridalicense and print updated food service license.
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
For reporting purposes only. -type k unit on wall near fryers
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.