Ford's Garage
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
61
Score
Ford's Garage appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Daytona Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
50
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -bar
31B-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by shut at dish machine
36-27-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -ovens
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice cream cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
70
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cole slaw 44f ,sliced cheese 46f Less than 4 hours
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flies in kitchen -per manager hav g pest control weekly
35A-02-6
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. -touched clothes and beard guard with gloved hands while reheating food . Manager corrected employee **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener spoiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -ladies room **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -utensil table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of cups on floor in storage room **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under shelves in walk in cooler
36-10-4
39
Jan 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needs one installed at end outlet of side where fresh water hose is attached.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - burger, 130-134F, less than 30 minutes. Corrective action taken: product discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink. Same sink in bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of apricots in beer walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -handsink at bar water draining onto floor. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - ice cream freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
58
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -100 ppm corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shrimp 46f -salad reach tuna 44f -45f,cheese crumbs 45f,cut tomatoes 44f **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -Burger/sandwich cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ,cooked mushrooms,cooked onions,onion soup **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna and salmon **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer -ice cream freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
55
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ford's Garage last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ford's Garage on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ford's Garage?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ford's Garage.
How does Ford's Garage compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Ford's Garage most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Ford's Garage's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ford's Garage have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ford's Garage 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 Ford's Garage inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ford's Garage is inspected around three times per year on average.
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