Dave & Buster's
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
52
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Dave & Buster's stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 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 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “single-service articles improperly stored”, which has been cited two times.
Dave & Buster's latest score of 52 falls below the Daytona Beach average of 71. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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 2025-07-24: **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. -small amount where ice drops **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -delfield freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage wait station by bar and bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled and hinge soiled on reach in cooler next to freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese sauce 121f
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice chute area in large ice machine in kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -bar employee cleaning up **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage at bar and wait station
31B-04-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf under small oven
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -slow drain at small trough where dishes come out of dishwasher -slow drain at dump station at bar -COS
29-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind dish machine
36-27-5
50
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -o ppm, per manager out of sanitizer for dish machine at bar. Establishment has dish machine in kitchen and 3 compartment sink at bar.
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 46f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Queso 99f in warmer since approximately 9:30
03E-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -waitstation on outside of bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar wrong verbiage on hand wash signs
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cart soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of Togo containers and straws on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag in box of soda on floor
08B-38-4
27
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice in handsink wait station at bar
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Parmesan,flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease -grease build up on stove
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -when Dishmachine is running water runs on to floor into large drain in front of dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -corn mix 46f placed in walk in cooler -butter 50f manager voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of sandwich warmer
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -leaking pipe under handsink by dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled in walk in freezer with some debris and a small amount of ice **Corrective Action Taken**
36-10-4
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. -Bar,per manager using three compartment sink and replacing dishwasher if can't repair ,viewed work order. Also has a fully functioning dish machine in kitchen
16-55-4
64
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Per manager on order **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dave & Buster's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dave & Buster's on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dave & Buster's?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dave & Buster's.
How does Dave & Buster's compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Dave & Buster's most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Dave & Buster's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dave & Buster's have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dave & Buster's 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 Dave & Buster's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dave & Buster's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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