Cmx Daytona
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Cmx Daytona has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 15 violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited six times.
By comparison, the average Daytona Beach facility scores 71, putting Cmx Daytona on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -popcorn station flavor popcorn samples **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board ,stained -can opener -ice dispenser, small amount
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -Demi glaze
02C-08-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -over ice machine -over cooking oil containers
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -bad on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - Cookline by handsink
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -cookline
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -above soda nozzles soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind dish machine
36-27-5
45
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -some tiles missing around mop sink
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -popcorn salt
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -pizza reach in cooler -cooler at popcorn station soiled , not in use
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of cups on floor ,popcorn station -box of single service items on floor in storage room
25-05-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under soda boxes
36-10-4
58
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw meatballs over chicken in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -purple chemical on ice bin at bar
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -2 ice machines small amount of mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - back pack blocking handsink in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sanitizer bucket in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -new hires
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -observed 1 certificate
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple chemical
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on shelf above reach in cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn cookline reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -pop corn and liquid butter alternative **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Pop corn station 2 hand sinks
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of pop corn container
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of cups -box of cups on floor in storage room
25-05-4
Basic - Tile missing and/or in disrepair. -mopsink
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled in pop corn storage area
36-10-4
23
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -under dump sink
41-24-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -by dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer,bar
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -sanitizer not hooked up to bar dishwashing, bar currently not open
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets torn ,reach in cooler next to fryer -pizza cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -tiles missing around Mopsink
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -double oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of unused reach in cooler soiled prep area
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of cups on floor in liquor room
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handsink at cookline
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
39
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Manager states on order **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled walk in cooler -exterior of flour and sugar containers -gaskets pizza reach cooler -exterior of pop corn container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Pop corn container-complied **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -pizza reach in cooler -2 coolers at pop corn station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: 2 popcorn cooler **Time Extended**
22-16-4
74
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese/Queso 52f not actively prepping **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -disinfectant by tea station and stored next to glass at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of handsink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -mat stored in handsink at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by 3 compartment sink, Cookline and pizza station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -tomatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -jacket on shelf kitchen -sweater on counter popcorn area **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled under soda and storage area. -floor soiled under ice machines **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of red hot on floor in storage room **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Prep area **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled walk in cooler -exterior of flour and sugar containers -gaskets pizza reach cooler -exterior of pop corn container **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -pizza reach in cooler -2 coolers at pop corn station **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
22
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon over liquid/pasteurized egg **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles in pan stored on drink station **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Daniel
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -prep area block by speed rake **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -observed 2 training cards
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. - pizza station,Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount in two ice machines
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cracked tile Cookline and by dishmachine
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of bar napkins on floor -box of cups on floor in storage room **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -hot dogs in standing water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind Dishmachine
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -brown sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cmx Daytona last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cmx Daytona on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cmx Daytona?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cmx Daytona.
How does Cmx Daytona compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Cmx Daytona most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Cmx Daytona's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cmx Daytona have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cmx Daytona means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cmx Daytona inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cmx Daytona is inspected around three times per year on average.
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