Traders Restaurant

2225 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118
American
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
21
Score
High Risk

Traders Restaurant has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

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

“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Daytona Beach Shores facility scores 68, putting Traders Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

12
Inspections
5
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 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. -ran unit 4 times, 0-10ppm. Callback inspection shall occur to verify 50-100ppm chlorine sanitizing at dish machine . **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ants present in establishment. -inside dry storage area along shelving near pasta/seasoning containers **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bathroom cleaner/disinfectant on shelf next to wrapped utensils in side storage area near interior bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken inside pan stored above pan of raw fish inside stand up cooler on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -6 flying insects in corner of back of house area near air conditioning duct -4 flying insects under dish machine in warewashing area **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. -heavy cream inside walk in cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of soda gun nozzle in bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in bar blocked by co2 tanks
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar out front
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue chemical in spray bottle put front in side area near bar
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -upper portion, edges of splash guard inside machine
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense from granola container
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelving in dry storage room
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -grout in disrepair In front of low boy prep cooler
36-17-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -sink faucet next to dish machine
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container in dry storage room
02D-01-5
21
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -mixed cut leafy greens 60F, shredded cheese 55F inside salad station cooler in back, manager stated discarding at end of breakfast service, placed out at beginning of service. Advised person in charge of requirement for time as a public health control policy/paperwork. -sour cream 45F, ham 45F, sliced cheeses 47F inside stand up cooler at end of cookline. Person in charge stated unit opened and closed frequently prior to inspection, advised to monitor internal refrigeration temperatures to take corrective actions as needed with high ambient room temperature inside kitchen. -ice cream drink mix 55F inside bar inside mini fridge. Advised bartender that the purple carton ice cream mix must be maintained at 41F or below for safety. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: -cheese sauce 41F, cut tomatoes 42F, pico 41F, ham 42F. -advised to monitor load of cooler, taking temperatures as needed. -salad station cooler - cut leafy greens 45F, shredded cheese 45F, cut melon 44-46F. See stop sale. Person in charge stated switching salad station to 4 hour time as public health controls for the limited TCS food in unit on top side. No time control paperwork on site, provided to person in charge. Time plan must be completed and kept on site in order to have time as public health controls in place. Verification of time controls shall occur in 7 days Action Taken** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -person in charge stated certificates are currently locked in an office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in bar up front containing 3 compartment sink and ice well for bartender to handle/scoop ice(food) for beverages **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time extended 7 days. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
55
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door in back near 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -damage to wall near back door next to 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -warewashing area hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
22
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
29
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish stored above pasteurized/fully cooked liquid eggs inside stand up cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink used as dump sink in back
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -poached eggs(undercooked yolk) offered without indication to consumer advisory posted on bottom of menu. Manager added asterisk to consumer advisory and poached eggs . **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -warewashing hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
52
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink at end of cook line used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -warewashing area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Blade for can opener in poor repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -dry storage, pan with rice
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting touching food, beans **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach in cooler on cook line, 2 door -dry storage shelving in disrepair, top shelf **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -lowboy across from grill at end of line
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -below dish machine
29-03-4
47
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -raw beef above beverages inside walk in **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -potato salad marked 4/4 inside walk in, advised to count day
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -potato salad marked 7/4
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken 47-50F on prep line in cooler, manager moved to freezer to cool down **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -exterior hose bib behind
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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. -tuna, provided 2017 food code update
06-09-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
41
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double door cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment - under shelves in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Traders Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Traders Restaurant on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Traders Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Traders Restaurant.

How does Traders Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach Shores?

Traders Restaurant most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach Shores average of 68.

Has Traders Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Traders Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Traders Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Traders Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Traders Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.