Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach
Last inspected:
180 N Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach has accumulated 417 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.4 per visit. The facility, which previously operated as Hamburger Marys Daytona from 2016 to 2018, was shut down twice for rodent activity. Fire inspections documented 15 violations, with repeated citations from 2023 through 2025 for blocked rear exits, where hallways were partially obstructed by stored boxes, chairs, and equipment. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,900 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $1,100.
Most recent closure: May 29, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
10.5
violations / inspection
10.5 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.87
violations / inspection
5.87 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,900.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019006366 | $400.00 | Nov 29, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2018058552 | $1,100.00 | Sep 25, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 4--2018011101 | $400.00 | Feb 9, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (14)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-partial block rear exit, per manager there is three feet between items stored in hallway - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22:
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 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-partial block rear exit, per manager there is three feet between items stored in hallway - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
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 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-partial block rear exit, per manager there is three feet between items stored in hallway
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-rear exit hallway partial blocked by boxes and other items
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-rear exit hallway by dressing rooms partially block by boxes and chairs
-rear exit from dish machine room partial blocked by wheel Barrell and cart- manager moved.
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-rear door -tables **Corrected On-Site**
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.
— 5 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear door exit by dishmachine and rear partial blocked. - From follow-up inspection 2018-12-28:
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit by dishmachine room. - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-30:
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit by dishmachine room.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear door exit by dishmachine and rear partial blocked.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Small performance stage partially blocking bath to rear exit.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Right Rear door by dishmachine room **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Plywood stored in front of rear exit in room next dshmachine room.
Table partial blocking path to rear exit in dishmachine room. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Door marked exit in dishmachine room blocked by ladder,trash can,table.
Door mark as exit behind stage partially blocked by bench and table.
Employee starting to move items. **Corrective Action Taken**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections35 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Partial· 3 violations · Emergency order recommended
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— 12 inspections93 violations · 43 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 10 inspections73 violations · 41 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach last inspected?
- Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach last shut down?
- Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach was last shut down on May 29, 2019 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach had?
- Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach has had 41 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach find?
- Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- Has Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach has 14 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,900.00 in fines.
- How much has Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach been fined?
- Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach has been fined a total of $1,900.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Hamburger Marys Daytona (2016-2018).
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