Dancing Avocado Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
67
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Dancing Avocado Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 71, which Dancing Avocado Kitchen's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves above grill spiked with grease -interior of true freezer soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease and debris under cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Improved **Time Extended**
36-10-4
67
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Sandwich press **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage front line and kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to small cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to ROP more than 48 hours. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -gyro,tuna salads cooked plant food,hamburger,kale 44f -50f. Less than 4 hours Small reach in cooler -cheese 44f- 50f less than four hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Sandwich press **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on counter next to stove **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage front line and kitchen **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -chicken ,hot dogs **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to small cooler **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
47
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sprouts 60f per manager less than 4 hours -small tofu 47f and cheese 46f
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 100 f. Manager reheating
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -olives **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -8 dead roaches in glue trap . -3 dead roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink -9 dead roaches on floor in storage room -2 dead roaches on floor by 3 compartment sink on front line Manager Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on cutting board
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -lid to chest freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -chest freezer on frontline
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall connect to stove soiled with grease -exterior of two freezers in storage room -cart soiled **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink
36-10-4
43
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelf with hole rusted through under prep table -lid to chest freezer in storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Nov 1, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Tcs soup **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment sprouting seeds or beans without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -lentil sprouts **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
03G-47-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelf with hole rusted through under prep table -lid to chest freezer in storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filter soiled grease -top of stove build up of grease -side of fryer build up of grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Improved **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -grease on wall behind cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease and debris on floor under cooking equipment -floor soiled under and around ice machine -around mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
64
Oct 27, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor next to stove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small cooler on cookline-Tofu 57f,shredded cheese 49f,sliced cheese 57f-60f,Swiss cheese 60f,cooked potatoes 45 to 46f,bread chicken 60f,vegi burger 48f ,smoked chicken 46f,spam 46f per in employee in cooler over night more than 4 hours -see stop sale Butter buckets 52f Manager voluntarily discarded **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -dish soap stored near sprout **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. -Tcs soup **Warning**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Establishment sprouting seeds or beans without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -lentil sprouts **Warning**
03G-47-1
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
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -large cooler **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on floor next to ice machine - 3roaches on floor in storage area - 3 dead roaches on floor by rear door storage area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelf with hole rusted through under prep table -lid to chest freezer in storage area **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall be ice machine **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filter soiled grease -top of stove build up of grease -side of fryer build up of grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -grease on wall behind cooking equipment **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease and debris on floor under cooking equipment -floor soiled under and around ice machine -around mop sink **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
23
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese 44f,butter 54f- placing in another cooler
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall around pipe next to ice machine -sheet rock missing in storage area per manager had a fire and fire department took sheet rock done
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filter soiled with grease over char grill
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls soiled in storage area from fire
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking at handsink -per manager plumber has been called
29-11-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dancing Avocado Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dancing Avocado Kitchen on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dancing Avocado Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dancing Avocado Kitchen.
How does Dancing Avocado Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Dancing Avocado Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Dancing Avocado Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dancing Avocado Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dancing Avocado Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dancing Avocado Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dancing Avocado Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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