Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken

988 Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.

Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken's latest score of 95 sits above the Daytona Beach average of 71. The record reflects steady performance over time.

14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Lids cracked on flour containers - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
95
Apr 2, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -chicken wings less than 4 hours **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. -new hires **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease -hood soiled with grease
23-03-4
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. -chicken wings less than 4 hours . **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 44f,fish 44f
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine
16-37-1
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/ **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone and bag on shelf above prep table -jacket and bag on to go cups.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -outside of bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease -hood soiled with grease Per manager schedule to be cleaned
23-03-4
Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. -establishment added door to hallway to bathroom that states employee only **Corrected On-Site**
32-24-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -fish and shrimp thawing in standing water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seasoning
02D-01-5
37
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters and hood soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Viewed book no certificates. Per just received yesterday. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters and hood soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters and hood soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters and hood soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cookline reach in cooler fish,chicken,chicken liver,chicken gizzards,shrimp fish 47f to 52f per operator less than 4 hours. Walk in cooler chicken wings 45f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Reach in cooler Chicken,chicken gizzards ,fish 47f to 52f. Less than 4 hours Walk in cooler fish 30f, Chicken 45f **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
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 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters and hood soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Flour,sugar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cookline reach in cooler fish,chicken,chicken liver,chicken gizzards,shrimp fish 47f to 52f per operator less than 4 hours. Walk in cooler chicken wings 45f **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -rinsed towel in handsink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice machine and drink station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters and hood soiled with grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Flour,sugar **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flys in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: 3 flys **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
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 2023-07-21: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour ,sugar,fish flour,shrimp flour **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
50
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flys in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 100f to 104f less than 2 hours **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - by 3 compartment sink **Warning**
27-16-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. -chicken wings - per employee chicken wings are not fully cooked **Warning**
03C-90-4
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 - 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
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour ,sugar,fish flour,shrimp flour **Warning**
02D-01-5
27
Dec 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear self not attached
35B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -frontline and by 3 compartment sink
31B-04-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken.

How does Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken 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 Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hip Hop Seafood and Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.