Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet
Last inspected:
4894 Front St, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 146 violations—an average of 5.8 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including management awareness failures (appearing in at least 4 inspections), employee health policy violations (cited in at least 3 inspections), chemical storage violations (at least 3 inspections), and food contact surface issues (at least 3 inspections). A fire safety violation documenting electrical wiring in disrepair was noted on November 10, 2021. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Most recent activity includes a June 16, 2025 routine inspection that prompted an administrative complaint recommendation for employee health reporting violations, and a November 10, 2025 complaint-based inspection completed with no further action required, though it documented three consumer advisory violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019063545 | $400.00 | Nov 6, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet last inspected?
- Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet?
- The most frequently cited violations at Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet are: Proper ventilation, Management awareness, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet had?
- Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet find?
- Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet ever been shut down?
- No, Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- 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.
- Has Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet been fined?
- Down the Hatch in Ponce Inlet has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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