Mardi Gras Amusements
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Mardi Gras Amusements 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Mardi Gras Amusements was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Daytona Beach restaurant scores 71. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -food handler training certificate for Kenneth - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -some sections of laminate floor tiles - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
86
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -kenneth, expired 5/2025 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink at end of line across from ice cream machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -wire racks deteriorated inside stand up cooler across from 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
25
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
29
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm chlorine at 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -nacho cheese sauce 109F. Advised to keep on 4 hour time as public health control for up to 4 hours until machine can be verified reheating and holding at 135F. Manager ordered replacement machine during inspection.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -nacho cheese, below 135F from prior day
01B-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -small food trays not inverted below hood filters next to microwave **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Single-use items not stored in a clean, protected location. -sleeves of drink cups stored on soiled window ledge upstairs
25-29-4
Basic - Bathroom facility floors not clean/in poor repair
32-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of drink bibs
08B-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
50
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
39
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw beef 45F inside stand up cooler on bottom shelf, with obstruction of airflow from compressor at top of unit. Advised to eliminate use of cardboard inside cooler and reduce stacking of product to allow for adequate air flow throughout unit. -shredded mozzarella cheese 45-46F inside cooler at end of line in pizza station from previous day/unknown time. See stop sale. Operator called service technician
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -chili, reheat -shredded cheese , cold holding
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -commercially processed chili, 118-125F, inside double boiler set up on slatted grill. employee stated made this morning, see stop sale. Advised to monitor ensure chili reaches and maintains 135F for reheating and hot holding requirements.
03E-04-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored above container of pickles, manager moved to other cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. -several packs of sliced cheese inside small cooler -hot dogs **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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**
11-27-4
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple chemical inside spray bottle at 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -fryer oil near pizza station
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -surface area underneath front section of cheese dispenser
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -on steps in stairway to storage room
25-05-4
27
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. **Corrected On-Site**
29-47-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -mozzarella cheese inside coolers in pizza station 47-49F, person in charge stated loaded an unknown time prior to his arrival, possibly day before.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -mozzarella cheese inside coolers in pizza station 47-49F, person in charge stated loaded an unknown time prior to his arrival, possibly day before. See stop sale. Person in charge discarded.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with old food debris.. -cook surface for slatted grill
22-02-4
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. -box of slacked corn dogs in cooler -open gallon of milk
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -dale
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand sink near ice cream station
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Flooring/ tiles in disrepair. -cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind grill/coolers on line
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -food trays above grill **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -handle touching frozen precooked potatoes inside freezer **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mardi Gras Amusements last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mardi Gras Amusements on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mardi Gras Amusements?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mardi Gras Amusements.
How does Mardi Gras Amusements compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Mardi Gras Amusements most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Mardi Gras Amusements' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mardi Gras Amusements have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mardi Gras Amusements 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 Mardi Gras Amusements inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mardi Gras Amusements is inspected around three times per year on average.
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