Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach

Last inspected:

600 Mason Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Overview

Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach has been inspected 17 times since 2016, recording 123 total violations — averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been persistent across multiple inspections, including handwashing procedures (cited in 3 of the past 5 inspections), chemical storage (6 inspections), shell stock requirements (4 inspections), and time-temperature control violations (3 inspections). Employee health policy violations appeared in January 2025. Fire safety violations were documented on three separate occasions in 2023, all involving use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. Most notably, a routine inspection on September 29, 2025 resulted in 39 violations including six high-priority findings (management awareness, shell stock requirements, proper cooking temperatures, time as control, consumer advisory, and chemical storage), prompting a Warning Issued disposition. A follow-up inspection the next day on September 30, 2025 found three handwashing procedure violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, indicating the facility corrected the violations identified in the prior day's inspection.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
155Violations
0Closures
6Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 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

Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)

— 3 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 2 portable fryers not under hood suppression system.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-31:
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— 3 inspections20 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V05 Handwashing procedures
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach last inspected?
Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach had?
Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach find?
Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach ever been shut down?
No, Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Fuego Daytona Modern Kitchen Latin in Daytona Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Macker Seafood (2022-2023).

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