Poncho's Tacos

201 Seabreeze Blvd, Vin 6476, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Poncho's Tacos appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Poncho's Tacos's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 25, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 71, which Poncho's Tacos' 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -cut peppers

09-01-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -pans, utensils not being sanitized after wash, rinse steps. Employee set up sanitizer side of 3 compartment sink during inspection. Manager tested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

02C-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup use to dispense sugar in bulk container

14-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -clean utensils stored fcs side facing up

24-05-4

Basic - Containers/single service clamshells has old food debris/soil residue.

25-25-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpacks, hate, cell phones on dry storage racks hanging on/stored above bottled beverages, cases of tortilla chips inside commissary.

40-06-5

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

50-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. -pipe under hand sink inside commissary used for food preparation

29-07-5

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. -dry storage rack

42-03-5

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.

38-05-4

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poncho's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poncho's Tacos on file is from Mar 25, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Poncho's Tacos most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poncho's Tacos have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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