Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach

Last inspected:

306 Seabreeze Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Overview

Cafe de Japon in Daytona Beach has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 157 violations—an average of 7.5 per inspection, well above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Food contact surfaces were cited in at least 8 inspections, making this the most persistent violation pattern. Employee health policy violations appeared in 4 separate inspections between 2023 and 2025. Hand washing and proper cooking temperature violations were documented across multiple years. Toxic substance control and chemical storage violations were cited repeatedly in 2023 and 2024. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 found 6 violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, suggesting prior violations were corrected. The inspection prior on October 2, 2025 issued a Warning—a formal escalation—after finding 18 violations including employee health policy failures and food contact surface issues.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
157Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages

This Facility 7.5 violations / inspection 7.5 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg 5.87 violations / inspection 5.87 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Volusia County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach last inspected?
Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Approved food source, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach had?
Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach find?
Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach ever been shut down?
No, Cafe De Japon in Daytona Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

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