Popstroke
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Popstroke has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Daytona Beach restaurants, the typical score is 71; Popstroke is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on reach in cooler across from oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -on reach in cooler by fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Per manager cutting boards on order **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards on reach in coolers,cookline -ice dispenser by kitchen small amount of slime **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Ice dispenser **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler . -ice cream station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - garlic butter 57 F, off temperature control less than 1 hour - cut melon, 52F, on inadequate ice bath in center bar less than 1 hour; corrective action taken: ice added - milk, 48, 49F; in front counter cooler longer than 4 hours **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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - garlic butter made in house previous day marked for 14 day shelf life **Warning**
02C-01-5
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. - milk at front counter opened over the weekend **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. - cutting boards **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - handsink by ice machine blocked by empty kegs - water stored in cookline handsink - cleaning implements stored in ware washing handsink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - expediting area - center bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - near mop sink **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - cooked chicken wings on speed rack in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - hood filters **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - expediting area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. - dry rub spice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. - glass door cooler at front counter **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - drinking cups in center bar **Warning**
24-08-4
21
Sep 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by drink station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage bar,ice station by ice machines **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popstroke last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popstroke on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popstroke?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popstroke.
How does Popstroke compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Popstroke most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Popstroke's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popstroke have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popstroke means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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