Delicias Centroamericanas

722 Mason Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Delicias Centroamericanas 11 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up six times.

Restaurants in Daytona Beach average 71, so Delicias Centroamericanas is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -unsealed plywood sheet attached to floor in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
78
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
61
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -milk crates containing potatoes and onions stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed knives without sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored with raw beef in chest freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced ham at 45°f in top area of reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -black beans, ground beef in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -tape used to repair lid on flour container. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -milk crates containing potatoes and onions stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit -small true brand refrigerator. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of shelf below front counter. -hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind sandwich press and at bottom of wall behind flat grill. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
17
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored on top of tostones in reach in freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -refried beans and shredded chicken in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -milk crate containing potatoes and cabbage stored on the floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of salt.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bottom of wall at cookline soiled with accumulated grease.
36-27-5
45
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup and cooked beans at 54°f to 55°f in reach in cooler. Cooked and placed in cooler yesterday.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Soup and cooked beans at 54°f to 55°f in reach in cooler. Cooked and placed in cooler yesterday.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Milk crates containing onions and potatoes stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease: -hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from loose pipe under handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
55
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and shredded chicken in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor, case of limes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator obtained approved sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-48-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and shredded chicken in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, case of limes. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans at 50°f in reach in cooler. Cooked and placed in cooler yesterday. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Refried beans at 50°f in reach in cooler. Cooked and placed in cooler yesterday. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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** **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, microwave door handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name: containers with sugar and salt. **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delicias Centroamericanas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delicias Centroamericanas on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delicias Centroamericanas?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Delicias Centroamericanas.

How does Delicias Centroamericanas compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Delicias Centroamericanas most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has Delicias Centroamericanas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Delicias Centroamericanas have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Delicias Centroamericanas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Delicias Centroamericanas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias Centroamericanas is inspected around four times per year on average.