Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach
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918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach operates a 250-seat food service operation with a persistently elevated violation record. Across 20 inspections from April 2022 through March 2026, the facility accumulated 146 violations, averaging 7.3 per inspection—40 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 15 of the 20 inspections, indicating systemic management failures rather than isolated incidents. Employee health reporting violations were cited in 11 inspections, employee health policy violations in 7 inspections, and management awareness violations in 8 inspections—demonstrating recurring lapses in core food safety practices. Food contact surface violations appeared in 5 separate inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 identified 24 violations including high-priority findings in management awareness, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition—a formal escalation from prior inspections that were completed without further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach last inspected?
- Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach had?
- Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach find?
- Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach was most recently inspected on May 18, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Hard Rock Hotel Sessions in Daytona Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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