How many restaurants are in South Daytona?

South Daytona, Florida has 62 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in South Daytona?

The current pass rate for food establishments in South Daytona is 86.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in South Daytona this year?

2 food establishments in South Daytona have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in South Daytona?

The most frequently cited violations in South Daytona are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in South Daytona?

Dairy Queen has the most locations in South Daytona with 1 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in South Daytona?

Iron Axe Bar & Grill, INC. in South Daytona was shut down on April 2, 2026 for rodent activity.

How does South Daytona compare to the Florida state average?

South Daytona has a pass rate of 86.8%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in South Daytona?

Food establishments in South Daytona have an average of 13.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in South Daytona been assessed?

Food establishments in South Daytona have been assessed $12,625 in fines across 36 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $351 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in South Daytona restaurants?

24 fire safety violations have been documented across 14 food establishments in South Daytona. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in South Daytona inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. South Daytona, Florida has 24 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 48 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in South Daytona?

FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in South Daytona. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

South Daytona — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: South Daytona Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

South Daytona, Florida has 62 food establishments with 854 inspections on record. 2 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 86.8%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 6.1 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Iron Axe Bar & Grill, INC. in South Daytona, shut down April 2, 2026 for rodent activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Iron Axe Bar & Grill, INC. in South Daytona on March 19, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

62Facilities

854Total Inspections

2Closures 2026

86.8%Pass Rate

6.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Webber's Steakhouse & Sushi	49	576	3
Iron Axe Bar & Grill, INC.	48	364	3
Lan Lamoon Authentic Thai Bistro	37	288	2
Masala Indian Cuisine	42	325	1
Dairy Queen of South Daytona	41	246	1

South Daytona Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

South Daytona 86.8% Pass Rate 86.8%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

South Daytona 6.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 6.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

South Daytona 3.23 Closures per 100 Facilities 3.23

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

South Daytona Restaurants: Recent Closures (2)

Date	Business	Reason
Apr 2, 2026	Iron Axe Bar & Grill, INC.	Rodent activity
Feb 25, 2026	Webber's Steakhouse & Sushi	Rodent activity

South Daytona Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 30	Daytona Ice Arena	7 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Back Alley Lanes	6 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Webber's Steakhouse & Sushi	12 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 20	El Tequilas Authentic Mexican Restaurant	2	Call Back - Complied
Apr 16	El Tequilas Authentic Mexican Restaurant	4	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Apr 15	El Tequilas Authentic Mexican Restaurant	16 (5 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 15	El Tequilas Authentic Mexican Restaurant	6 (1 high)	Call Back - Extension given, pending
Apr 15	Sonic Drive in 5404	8 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

South Daytona Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	9,689
03	Employee health reporting	9,661
36	Proper ventilation	8,300
23	Chemical properly stored	7,973
14	Food contact surfaces	7,719

South Daytona Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

36Actions on Record

$12,625Total Fines

$351Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

12Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Mar 19, 2026	Iron Axe Bar & Grill, INC.	$800	4--2026007671
Jan 22, 2026	Five Star Pizza	$520	4--2025089802
Feb 2, 2026	Iron Axe Bar & Grill, INC.	$400	4--2025089679
Mar 23, 2026	Webber's Steakhouse & Sushi	$400	4--2026016383
Jun 18, 2025	Sonic Drive in 5404	$360	4--2025004373
Mar 25, 2026	Webber's Steakhouse & Sushi	$360	4--2026012086
Jul 22, 2025	Uncle Waldo's	$200	4--2025047843
Jul 1, 2025	Sonic Drive in 5404	$120	4--2025046832

South Daytona Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

24Fire Violations

14Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	13
Other fire safety violation	5
Propane tank stored inside building	4
Fire extinguisher in red zone	1
Cooking without hood suppression	1

South Daytona Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. South Daytona has 24 FDACS-regulated facilities with 48 inspections on record and 2 stop-sale orders issued.

24Retail Facilities

48FDACS Inspections

2Stop-Sale Orders

South Daytona FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
May 30, 2025	Coffee-by-kada-428186	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing i…
May 30, 2025	Coffee-by-kada-428186	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing i…

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South Daytona FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
4-903.11(A)	Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6	5
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	5
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	5
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	5
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	4

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

South Daytona Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	1	57	2,871
Publix	1	30	875
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084

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South Daytona: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dairy Queen	1	246	1
Subway	1	40	0
Sonic Drive-in	1	215	0
Firehouse Subs	1	119	0
Dunkin	1	74	0
Wendys	1	121	0

South Daytona Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in South Daytona?: South Daytona, Florida has 62 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in South Daytona?: The current pass rate for food establishments in South Daytona is 86.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in South Daytona this year?: 2 food establishments in South Daytona have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in South Daytona?: The most frequently cited violations in South Daytona are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in South Daytona?: Dairy Queen has the most locations in South Daytona with 1 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in South Daytona?: Iron Axe Bar & Grill, INC. in South Daytona was shut down on April 2, 2026 for rodent activity.
How does South Daytona compare to the Florida state average?: South Daytona has a pass rate of 86.8%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in South Daytona?: Food establishments in South Daytona have an average of 13.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in South Daytona been assessed?: Food establishments in South Daytona have been assessed $12,625 in fines across 36 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $351 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in South Daytona restaurants?: 24 fire safety violations have been documented across 14 food establishments in South Daytona. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in South Daytona inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. South Daytona, Florida has 24 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 48 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in South Daytona?: FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in South Daytona. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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South Daytona Restaurants & Food Establishments (60)

Webber's Steakhouse & Sushi 3 closures

2017 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, South Daytona

49 inspections · 576 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Iron Axe Bar & Grill, INC. 3 closures

2842 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, South Daytona

48 inspections · 364 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Lan Lamoon Authentic Thai Bistro 2 closures

2900 S NOVA RD STE 1, South Daytona

37 inspections · 288 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Masala Indian Cuisine 1 closure

581 BEVILLE RD, South Daytona

42 inspections · 325 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Dairy Queen of South Daytona 1 closure

2270 RIDGEWOOD AVE, South Daytona

41 inspections · 246 violations · Last: Jan 2026

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