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The Beach Bucket

867 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
American
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The Beach Bucket appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Ormond Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chopped tomato at 46°f in top area of reach in cooler. Advised operator to use deeper pan.
03A-02-5
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 conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -cooler drawers at cookline.
05-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
67
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
82
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -poached eggs held at 103°f water at cookline. In water for less than two hours. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fish at 44°f in reach in cooler drawer. -ground beef at 45°f in reach in cooler drawer. -egg mix at 48°f at cookline (less than 2 hours). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -individually packaged ahi tuna. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pulled pork at cookline. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -individually packaged ahi tuna. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler drawer not able to fully close. **Warning**
14-11-5
43
Oct 3, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shrimp and calamari at 45°f in reach in cooler drawer. Operator added ice bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -whipped butter in server area.
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
52
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw burger patties stored above seafood in one drawer below grill. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -on top of electrical box above cutting boards in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. -blue swimming crab used for breakfast menu under benedict listing, described as "Blue Crab". Manager had employee correct menus on site during inspection to remove "BLUE". Provided link for FDA fish list with acceptable terms **Corrected On-Site**
52-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -small area near drain in front of dish machine -manager has quotes for repairs, stated should be replaced in next couple weeks **Corrective Action Taken**
36-17-5
64
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Beach Bucket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Beach Bucket on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Beach Bucket?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Beach Bucket.

How does The Beach Bucket compare to other restaurants in Ormond Beach?

The Beach Bucket most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Ormond Beach average of 79.

Has The Beach Bucket's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Beach Bucket have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Beach Bucket 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 The Beach Bucket inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Beach Bucket is inspected around three times per year on average.

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