Poncho's Tacos #2

201 Seabreeze Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Poncho's Tacos #2, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to the broader Daytona Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use.

51-21-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored above container of tortilla chips inside commissary kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -can of raid stored above open container of dry seasonings inside commissary kitchen

41-10-4

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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -knives stored inside hand sink

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. -grey water hose disconnected during inspection. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**

28-09-5

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

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -dry seasoning

08B-47-4

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. -raw chicken

06-06-5

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -white substances

02D-01-5

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poncho's Tacos #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poncho's Tacos #2 on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poncho's Tacos #2?

Across the inspection record, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Poncho's Tacos #2.

How does Poncho's Tacos #2 compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Poncho's Tacos #2 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has Poncho's Tacos #2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Poncho's Tacos #2 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Poncho's Tacos #2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Poncho's Tacos #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Poncho's Tacos #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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