Ocean Deck Upstairs
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
78
Score
Ocean Deck Upstairs appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Daytona Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Jun 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor in area near cookline upstairs. -violation must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -scattered roach droppings in retail cubbies inside room near prep area
35A-23-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
64
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor below dish machine. Next day callback inspection required to verify compliance.. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -upper portion inside large ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire rack above fish prep station -shelving below spices
23-03-4
74
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish store above crab cakes with precooked fish inside drawer under grill **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat ammonium 500+ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -inside bar, blocked by trash cans
31A-09-4
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. -open gallon of milk undated inside bar, beer cooler
02C-03-5
61
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above produce **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade -ice machine, corner where sliding door holds -interior of soda guns
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine plastic sliding door
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -utility lines souled under dish machine
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic jugs with handles reused for spices
25-32-4
64
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw tuna stored above containers of condiments/dressings
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken 42-49F. Individual bags at various temperatures stacked densely inside container . Manager split inti second container to cool down inside bottom of cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice 110-145F inside hot holding box in kitchen. Employee stated cooked 2 hours prior, reheated to 165F
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sanitizer tablets on top shelf above food at make table
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink
29-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense diced mushrooms
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -top shelf across from cook line
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cooks/food preps wearing watches
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cover to ice machine
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
29-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -container of chips
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top shelf of makeline cooler above warmers
23-03-4
32
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. -cut ham, turkey 45F
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours based upon information given by employees during inspection. Manager/employees could not determine time, prep is handled at 11am
03D-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -lids for cooler in middle of prep area
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -holster for soda gun on rack
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean Deck Upstairs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean Deck Upstairs on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean Deck Upstairs?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ocean Deck Upstairs.
How does Ocean Deck Upstairs compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Ocean Deck Upstairs most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Ocean Deck Upstairs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocean Deck Upstairs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ocean Deck Upstairs 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 Ocean Deck Upstairs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean Deck Upstairs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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