Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/

100 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
American
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Daytona Beach restaurant scores 71. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2026
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of substance/debris. -beer walk in cooler **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -substance covering fan to beer walk in cooler, interior **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -black substance on vinyl walls **Warning**
36-27-5
86
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Sep 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -near warewashing room
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -beneath dish machine
36-22-4
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - inside small ice machine in warehouse washing room - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -above walk in cooler door in back - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - bar - warewashng area allowing wastewater to pool **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - near 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -cooler in prep adea, marked #7 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - spigot near chemical dispensers in warewashing area -prep sink near stacked ovens - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cream cheese 46-65F, 2 containers inside cooler in breakfast buffet bar, employee stated out recently exposed to room temperature and placed back into cooler. Advised to keep spreadable cream cheese
03A-02-5
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. -hot dogs **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. -breakfast buffet area, cleaning spray bottles/cans stored next to food grade wrap **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking/dripping constantly from air conditioning vent. -cook line in front of flat top grill near entrance to lobby
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee/cook with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -warewashing area -near ice machines
36-22-4
55
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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 at small dish machine using chemical sanitizer, operation relies on larger hot water dish machine, advised to verify 50-100ppm on smaller dish machine prior to using for any sanitizing.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw salmon stored above biscuits, other ready to eat items inside walk in freezer on sheet pans in speed rack. Advised to use hierarchy in freezers when removing from commercial packaging.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -apples in breakfast buffet
08B-15-4
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.
02C-03-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -near walkin 37
36-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk in 37, water pooling
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease/debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -warewashing area
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -near fire suppression system on wall
36-24-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet with slow drip across from tilt skillet
29-11-4
45
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. -beets
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut melon, sliced cheeses
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut melon (38-52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheeses (40-50F), at buffet station for unknown time. Manager discarded at end of service. Advised of requirement to control by adequate temperature or a time control procedure.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -boiled eggs out of shell
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by large garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cooler 7 door/frame
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -in front of ice machines in hallway
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. -server cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters at don ricos cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet leaking at hand sink at end of line near cork board
29-11-4
37
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -chef stated calling technician for service **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Failed to reach 160F. Manager stated technician was recently on site. Advised to test machine between service to ensure 160F minimum temperature is recorded from within dish machine where plates/utensils are sanitized with hot water. Dish machine must reach 160F around food contact surface equipment/wares in order to adequately sanitize using that method. Must be in compliance on callback extension**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
22-57-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
05-05-4
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/ -Evelyn, expired 11/22 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -expired 2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: -employees currently in manager training during callback inspection, remaining employee food handler "charles **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -interior of ice bin near office in back hallway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in 36 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -warewashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. -"blue swimming crab"- Portunus pelagicus , used for menu item that describes "blue crab" -Callinectes sapidus - **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: No blue crab offered currently during callback inspection, menu still describes blue crab cakes. Must be in compliance by next unannounced inspection **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
52-11-4
52
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -shredded mixed cheese, marked 9/10 -tuna made in house marked 9/9
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. -shredded cheese marked 9/10. Reminder to count day of prep when determining the "within 7 days"
01B-24-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -inside rinse compartment of 3 compartment sink near dish pit **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -bagged coffee grounds, exposed to dripping contaminated water from air conditioning leak near soda bib rack/office
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cut tomatoes , breakfast buffett
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes 46F inside small cooler in breakfast buffet area longer than 4 hours, fan blocked by stacked plastic containers. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -operator brought in technicians during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -2 slim jim trash cans in front of hand sink on back line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee used hand sink as dump sink in server station at edge of kitchen
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -operator brought in technicians during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-56-4
Basic - Disrepair/damage to wall/column. Dish pit area near access to back hall, column near prewash station
36-24-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -near rack with single service cups/coffee grounds at entrance to kitchen from server station
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -syrup/malt/sauce bottles on bottom shelf inside server station that is not 6 inches from floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping water from air conditioning. -coffee grounds, see stop sale **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/ on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/?

Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/.

How does Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/ compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/ have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/ 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 Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Main Kitchen/Don Rico/Doc Bales/ is inspected around three times per year on average.