The Red Bud Cafe
317 Seabreeze Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407521
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 7 complaint inspection3 high priority (fixed by the Jul 14 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-15
- Violations at the Aug 4 complaint check1 basic-1
- Complaint after follow-up on Jul 9, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 5 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitAug 4, 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.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-some seat cushions with light debris/soil in back seating area.
Earlier inspections 1
C73Complaint inspection7 violations, 3 high priority · 3 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up
- 3rd follow-up visitJul 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 2nd follow-up visitJul 13, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
6 rodent droppings on floor surrounding excess/unused equipment(stool) , 3 droppings around nearby shelving ,across from stored bottled beer inside room used for bulk food storage. Manager cleaned up during inspection. .
Fixed on the spot
- 1st follow-up visitJul 9, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
-3 rodent droppings inside unit next door to restaurant used for bulk storage, on the base if the wall/floor threshold near racks of stored food/single use articles and other equipment. Employee cleaned up during inspection. Next day followup inspection required
Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- First visitJul 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. -swollen can of mushrooms inside dry storage area
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
-vacuum sealed raw beef
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
-3 rodent droppings inside side unit separated from kitchen/prep area used for dry storage and bulk frozen storage of food and extra supplies. Cleaned up during inspection. Next day followup inspection required to verify ongoing compliance.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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.
Basic3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging.
-raw beef steaks vacuum sealed more than 48 hours prior
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
-dust build up on ceiling tiles near air vent above prep area
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.