Mck's Tavern
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
30
Score
Across the available record, Mck's Tavern has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Daytona Beach average 71, so Mck's Tavern trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Improved **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling by Ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled with grease under fryers -floor soiled under cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood and hood filters soiled with grease over char gril **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Hood filters complied **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
19
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -sandwich station cutting boards soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelf on prep table rusted through **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler,trailer -rye bread and oil -containers in brewery -bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Containers in brewery **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in ceiling in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -purple liquid -chemical by pot above hand sink in brewery **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -mashed potatoes 99f advised to reheat **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -corn beef 47f ,cheese 46f advised to keep a lower lower -fryer cooler chicken wings 46f to 47f,fish 44f -refrigeration trainer corn beef 44f,Cole slaw 44f, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -by air handler in brewer **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -above hand sink in brewery **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -beer cheese 50f per person in charge made yesterday . Person in charge discarded **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -sandwich station cutting boards soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -box of plastic wrap front of hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -brewery -bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Hole in ceiling in kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -fryer cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of cups on floor in storage room **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelf on prep table rusted through **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler,trailer -rye bread and oil -containers in brewery -bar **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -4 dead roaches on floor in brewery **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
14
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
86
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -roast beef 46f advised to keep a lower level -chicken 46f to 46f moving to another cooler -walk in cooler corn beef 45f,cheese 44f,chicken 45f,beef 41f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Walk in cooler Hamburger 43f,chicken 43f,Shepard pie 45f,cheese 36f,pot pie mix 45f,mashed potatoes 46f -wing cooler chicken wings 46f,chicken 45f,fish 45f Per manager tech was here this morning and just put away truck. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -ladies side on handicapped stall states out of order. 3 other toilets in ladies room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling soiled in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell on shelf over reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -door to walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hoods filters over char grill -hood filters soiled over char **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment -wall soiled behind dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease under cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
50
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -roast beef 46f advised to keep a lower level -chicken 46f to 46f moving to another cooler -walk in cooler corn beef 45f,cheese 44f,chicken 45f,beef 41f **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical cleaner on reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine and quat **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -ladies side on handicapped stall states out of order. 3 other toilets in ladies room. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling soiled in kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell on shelf over reach in cooler **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -door to walk in cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in ceiling near ice machine. Per manager access to water valve. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -kitchen -men's room **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hoods filters over char grill -hood filters soiled over char **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -shelf under grill **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of cups on floor in storage room **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment -wall soiled behind dish machine **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease under cooking equipment **Warning**
36-10-4
32
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled on sandwich cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Vent cover missing by Cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour,tempura,sugar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease and debris under cookline equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling soiled with grease by grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -top oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -fry cooler and fry side cooler -beer cooler with half and half **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
64
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
30
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -beer cheese 127f Reheated to 166f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -cutting board soiled next to steam table -vent next to soda station in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue chemical
41-17-4
Basic - Hatch cover missing by ice machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salad cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of cups on floor in storage room
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filter soiled with grease over char grill
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens room
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -kitchen
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of potatoes on walk in cooler floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind ice machine
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under air handle **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - by char grill
36-34-5
39
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
45
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -brewery **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -3 droppings on storage room floor under shelf by door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Bar 0 ppm **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. -chicken wings **Warning**
03C-90-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat **Warning**
16-37-1
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 employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Late night menu,provided advisory **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -brewery **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling soiled with grease by hood -water damage to ceiling in ladies room **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -sun glasses on shelf above reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -small reach in cooler on cookline -batter cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -brewery **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease above char grill -hood soiled with grease above char grill. -soda holster soiled at bar -debris on counter ext to air handler,brewery **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salad cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drills above containers of malt brewery **Warning**
42-03-5
25
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -corn beef ,roast beef 46f to 50f advised to keep a lower level - **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 droppings on floor next to air handler -3 droppings between 2x4 and dry wall Droppings located in room connected to brewery with handsink. Area is separate from kitchen. Wall separating brewery . Brewery is closed today **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk in cooler Raw chicken over raw beef **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on reach in cooler,cookline **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -late night menu,provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling in office/water damage **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling soiled by stove **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -bar drink counter by clean glasses **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket chest freezer **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler and freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -2 ovens on cookline **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of grease on hood filters **Warning**
23-03-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mck's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mck's Tavern on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mck's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mck's Tavern.
How does Mck's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Mck's Tavern most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Mck's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mck's Tavern have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mck's Tavern 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 Mck's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mck's Tavern is inspected around four times per year on average.
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