Johnny Rockets
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
50
Score
Johnny Rockets has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 28, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 71, which Johnny Rockets' 50 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
May 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. -dining area - area in back **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -several areas in back of establishment and in dining room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, air conditioning equipment , not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
35B-12-4
86
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef patties stored above cases of onion rings inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored above raw comminuted beef inside walk in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -hot dogs, marked 5/10
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. -hot dogs marked 5/10
01B-24-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee filled pitcher at hand sink
31A-11-4
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/ -person in charge stated certified food manager is coming in for next shift **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -dining area -prep area/storage area -new ceiling tiles are on site
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -area in back adjacent to office
36-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -some water in damaged floor area in back storage area
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor behind cookline -food debris on floor dining area
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -in back near green wire racks
36-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -person in charge stated sign being replaced
31B-04-4
Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests.
35B-12-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored on cutting board -stored next to single service articles in multiple locations
21-44-1
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from ceiling/air conditioning.
29-03-4
25
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -heather - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
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/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: -must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -several areas, including area above vermin activity - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler around window seal to freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
52
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -8 rodent droppings on floor inside dry storage room under wire racks containing single service packaged food items, single use articles -2 rodent droppings on floor under chemical storage racks near mop sink -2 droppings on top of dish machine -5 droppings on floor visible through back panel of fried food dump station -5 droppings inside cabinet for soda fountain in dining area -employees began cleaning affected area, removing any packages that may be contaminated. Manager contacted pest control for assistance. Advising for ceiling/roof/wall repairs to **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
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.
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. -bag of salt
01B-16-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -heather
53A-04-6
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant grease build up on floor behind cookline equipment from recent spill, per manager
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler around window seal to freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -several areas, including area above vermin activity
36-36-4
39
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw poultry stored above raw bacon inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. -pack of hot dogs on cook line, bottom of unit **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -some water damage on ceiling tiles
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -n bqck
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
61
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 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, manager called service technicians for appointment and employee set up sanitizer in sink basin next to dish machine at 50ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee handled raw beef before changing gloves on line to handle bread/bun for order without washing hands between gloves
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sliced cheese 47F inside drawer cooler under grill less than 2 hours. Pan of hot product was placed inside cooler next to pan of cheese causing heat distribution to cheese. Advised to cool food inside coolers that are not required for constant opening during operation.
03A-02-5
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/ -roger, expired 10/18/2022
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink on cook line blocked by bread trays **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -beverage dumped inside hand sink on line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink at front of lime up front
31B-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. **Corrected On-Site**
25-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -vent screen above dish machine
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -in front of dish machine
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in freezer. -walk in, around vent/fan
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. -employee placed onto warm grill at 135F **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -in back near walk in
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -sprayer for dish area
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bulk sugar container
14-01-5
22
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damaged ceiling from constant heavy drip/drainage of air conditioning condensation near entrance from back to dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -warewashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Johnny Rockets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Johnny Rockets on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Johnny Rockets?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Johnny Rockets.
How does Johnny Rockets compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Johnny Rockets most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Johnny Rockets' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Johnny Rockets have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Johnny Rockets 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 Johnny Rockets inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Johnny Rockets is inspected around three times per year on average.
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