Daytonas Original First Turn

5236 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127
American
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
41
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Daytonas Original First Turn has 12 inspections in the public record. On Apr 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Port Orange restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 6 flying insects underneath 3 compartment sink 2 flying insects at the beverage station near the soda bib rack **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -coleslaw
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -some tags not marked
01C-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. -broken self closer, mens restroom
32-22-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense from bulk flour container
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens restroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of breading container
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -mens restroom near bar
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind 3 compartment sink -tall section of wall at end of dish pit/around fan
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. a¿¿breading station /flour container
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -damaged floor tile near entrance to server station across from ice machine
36-17-5
41
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 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. -0ppm chlorine, tested 3 times, manager corrected jammed machine. Retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in handling clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee prewashing dishes handled/sorted clean dishes without washing hands
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken wings, cooked onions, cooked peppers, sliced cheeses 46-48F inside drawer cooler under grill. Employee stated placed on line 2 hours prior, moved product into walk in cooler to cool down. Advised to keep unit empty and monitor temperature of drawer prior to loading with temperature controlled for safety food. -house buttermilk ranch 45-46F inside loaded squeeze bottle inside cooler. Employee moved to lower area of cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -greens, cheddar pasta 126-18F, employee stated heated and placed in steam table 3 hours prior, reheated to 165F to return to hot holding **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -emailed to operator and printed out by manager, placed in dining areas **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor behind wing station on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -middle of cookline, strongly advised to patch/replace
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -exterior bar hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed. -backflow from drain line pouring water onto ground when running nearby sink. Affected area is at entrance to kitchen inside server station. -plumber on site to make necessary repairs **Corrected On-Site**
29-07-5
35
Oct 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with some standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -manager stated delivery on the way with supplies
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -womens restroom
36-64-5
82
Feb 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in front of oven near 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -near walkway to dish pit - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
90
Nov 14, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -spinach dip, taco meat marked 10/30. Manager discarded.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -portioned spinach dip, taco meat marked from 10/30 inside walk in cooler, manager discarded
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -cut head of lettuce, 50F. Loaded densely above fill line in top side of cooler from overnight prep, see stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above cooked pork **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -inside bar, stacks of buckets blocking hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling leaking water from roof.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has deep gap/break marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board in back by cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -door to walk in cooler -fan inside walk in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Perimeter roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination. -rain water leaking from roof into prep area
35B-12-4
39
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -employee touched raw beef with gloves on prior to completing platting including romaine lettuce without washing hands.
12A-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Roof do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination. -roof leaking in front of prep area near entrance to ware-washing area. Rain entering work area, employees have Bin collecting water, avoiding area directly affected.
35B-12-4
74
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cheesecake -sour cream
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheesecake 60F, sour cream 60F, from overnight. See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -filling material stored up against boxes of single use gloves. Manager corrected **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open milk from 2 days prior **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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/
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets at walk in freezer, manager stated part has been ordered -gasket to stand up cooler in steakhouse prep area
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -soda bibs
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ledge on window above hand sink at entrance to kitchen -knife rack
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe under handwash sink
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -exterior bar
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
32
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Daytonas Original First Turn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Daytonas Original First Turn on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Daytonas Original First Turn?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Daytonas Original First Turn.

How does Daytonas Original First Turn compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?

Daytonas Original First Turn most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Orange average of 66.

Has Daytonas Original First Turn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Daytonas Original First Turn have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Daytonas Original First Turn 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 Daytonas Original First Turn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Daytonas Original First Turn is inspected around three times per year on average.