Ponce Inlet, FL Food & Drink and More

Ponce Inlet

See all locations

Customize your news

Sunny

71°F

Ponce Inlet, FL · Food & Drink

Gary Smith

user · 33.5K followers

Volusia County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

A Mexican restaurant in Ormond Beach topped the supplied October inspection list with 42 violations, while four Volusia County restaurants were temporarily closed. Across the county, 145 of the 216 restaurants inspected passed on their first visit, while 71 did not initially meet standards, according to the recent inspection reports.

Volusia County, FL · 3d

Daytona Beach News-Journal

partner publisher · 44.9K followers

Live roach near bucket of fries temporarily closes Daytona restaurant

Florida's digital database of restaurant health inspections is updated regularly with information on which local restaurants pass and fail. The database can be searched by county or by restaurant name. You will see which restaurants were fined and forced to close temporarily. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as "a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection." On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not represent the establishment's overall, long-term conditions. Volusia-Flagler best restaurant inspections The following restaurant passed its inspections from Nov. 1 – 7 with zero violations: Chipotle Mexican Grill, 4920 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast. Cowart’s Holy Smoke BBQ , 12559 Highway 100 W., Bunnell. The Depot , 1060 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. Elite Dining Experience , 1220 Hand Ave., Unit F, Ormond Beach. Hammock Beach Resort (lobby lounge) , 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast. Jam-Rican , 1657 U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Nydia's Empanadas , 238 N. Clara Ave., DeLand. Taqueria El Compa Chuy , 1000 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Volusia County restaurant inspections with

Daytona Beach, FL · 2d

Daily Commercial

partner publisher · 10.1K followers

10 Lake County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Lake County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lake County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Lake County restaurant inspection site . Which Lake County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Casa Daza

Lake County, FL · 10d

uncoveringflorida.com

website

10 Palatka, Florida Restaurants That Are Better Than You Might Expect

Carhops still bring food out to parked cars at one diner on this list, and the diner is about 90 years old. That alone made me sit up. Then I spotted frog legs on the same menu as milkshakes. The surprises keep stacking up in this small Florida river town....

Palatka, FL · 10d

click orlando

website

ROACHES, RODENTS & MORE: Six Central Florida eateries shut down over health problems

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among others. Nearly all of...

Orlando, FL · 2d

Daytona Beach News-Journal

partner publisher · 44.9K followers

Local ice cream shop expands with new location in Daytona Beach

Earlier this year, Lighthouse Ice Cream’s future hinged on finding a new home. Now, just six months after relocating in Ponce Inlet, the local business has two places to call its own. Together, owners Kim Canny and Heather Highfield have expanded the brand to Daytona’s Beach Street, bringing its familiar Hershey’s scoops and a little soda fountain nostalgia to the former Neighborhood Scoop storefront. The new shop, located at 228 S. Beach St., was warmly welcomed last month with a late October ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration downtown. “It’s been busy, but we managed to pull it off. We had great support from the community, our friends and our family. Even Ponce Inlet’s mayor, Lois Paritsky, joined us, which was super nice,” Canny said. “… So, it went really well.” Why did Lighthouse Ice Cream expand? The expansion, months in the making, grew partly out of necessity, Canny and Highfield explained. After more than four years across from the historic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, the owners were informed last November that their lease would not be renewed. The news prompted their move to a far smaller Ponce Inlet space in front of Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill

Daytona Beach, FL · 9h

familydestinationsguide.com

website

Everyone In Florida Is Obsessed With This All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Buffet

There’s a Mexican restaurant in Orlando that has locals rearranging their entire week just to fit in another visit. El Patron Restaurante Mexicano is the kind of place that makes you question every other dining decision you’ve ever made, and that’s not an exaggeration. Florida is a...

Florida · 5d

unearththevoyage.com

website

Off the Beaten Path in Titusville, This Florida Seafood Spot Has Been Frying Up Rock Shrimp Since 1983

Free corn fritters dusted in powdered sugar land on every table before you even order. That alone would earn a detour from me. The real headliner, though, is a tiny, sweet shrimp most people have never tasted. The founding family helped pioneer the peeling of rock shrimp in Florida. These...

Titusville, FL · 20h

familydestinationsguide.com

website

You’ll Fall In Love With The Down-Home Breakfast At This Hidden Florida Diner

Some mornings, the universe decides to do you a favor, and on those mornings, it points you toward a little red building in Ocklawaha, Florida, called Duck’s Dam Diner. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, and your breakfast routine will never quite recover.

Ocklawaha, FL · 6d

FoodWorldNews

partner publisher · 2.4K followers

Florida Inspectors Shut 15 Restaurants From Orlando to Tampa Bay in One Week over Roaches, Sewage and Unsafe Storage

Florida inspectors temporarily shut 15 restaurants, food trucks and food businesses from Orlando and Ormond Beach to Tampa Bay during the week of Oct. 19 to 25, citing live roaches, rodent droppings, raw sewage and unsafe food storage, according to state records summarized by News 6 ClickOrlando. Nine of the...

Orlando, FL · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

Locals Are Going Crazy Over The Handmade Donuts At This Small Florida Bakery

There’s a small bakery in Sanford, Florida, where the donuts are handmade, the floors are purple, and the locals are completely, unashamedly hooked. Donuts To Go has the kind of reputation that spreads entirely by word of mouth, which is the best kind of reputation a food spot can have.

Sanford, FL · 7d

Florida Today

partner publisher · 41.6K followers

Cocoa Village will soon lose a longtime dining spot as owners retire

A popular Cocoa Village restaurant is preparing to pour its final drinks and serve its last meals this week. Tin Whiskey Southern Kitchen & Still announced on its Facebook page that it will be closing on Nov. 14, citing the owners' retirement after years in the restaurant business. The post thanked customers, employees and the Cocoa Village community for their support throughout the years. "Thank you for supporting Murdock's for more than two decades. Thank you for embracing Tin Whiskey from the very beginning. Your friendship, loyalty, and love have meant more to us that words can ever express," the post said. "We hope you will join us this week, especially on Saturday, to share a few more laughs, raise a glass and celebrate all of the wonderful years we've had together." The owners said retirement played a major role in the decision to close, marking the end of a chapter that spans decades. The restaurant, located at 3 Forrest Ave. in Cocoa, has become a familiar gathering spot for residents and visitors alike, known for its Southern-inspired menu, live music, large patio and relaxed atmosphere in the heart of the historic district. From Murdock's to Tin Whiskey The restaurant's

Cocoa, FL · 3d

centralfloridalifestyle.com

website

Saucy! by KFC Opens in Winter Garden on Nov. 7

At the grand opening of Winter Garden’s Saucy! by KFC at Phillips Crossings at 11 a.m. on Nov. 7, workers were feeling saucy as Orlando opened its sixth location. For the first 50, workers gave away clear goodie bags with merchandise such as a bag charm, mints, a car air freshener, stickers with Saucy! characters, and a coupon for a free snack box once the recipient makes an account with them.

Orlando, FL · 3d

uncoveringflorida.com

website

Dine Inside A Dark Florida Spot That Looks Like A Scene From A Halloween Film

The steak here arrives on an actual stake. The servers play vampire familiars, and the chandeliers are built from stakes and skulls. That alone got my attention. Then I learned the dining hall sits in a village ruled by a vampire, with a candlelit crypt room and gothic paintings covering the stone walls.

Orlando, FL · 1d

fox35orlando.com

website

Boil water notice for Seminole County, temporarily closes Sanford Chick-fil-A

Some Seminole County residents were placed on a precautionary boil water advisory on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. Notices were sent after reports of system/pressure issues and contractor damage to the plant's water distribution system. A Chick-fil-A in the region was affected, causing the restaurant to temporarily close. Sanford - Seminole...

Seminole County, FL · 2d

travelmag.com

website

This Giant Florida Asian Market Makes Grocery Shopping Feel Like a Food Adventure

Rows of ramen share a roof with dragon fruit, Wagyu beef, and a food court. A quick grocery run can easily turn into lunch. I like how a simple snack run here could turn into a whole afternoon. The produce section carries rambutan, Korean pears, persimmons, and Thai eggplant. The...

Orlando, FL · 2d

fastfoodclub.com

website

Fried Catfish Has Come Off The Fryer At Goblin Market’s Neighbor, Beef O’Brady’s? No, Ma Barker’s

Some places in Florida trade on beaches, and some trade on a bit of outlaw history. Out in the quiet stretches of Marion County, one small roadside hangout leans fully into the second option. Wanted posters line the walls, old newspaper clippings tell a wild story, and a real 1930s...

Ocklawaha, FL · 1d

wogx.com

website

The Naughty List holiday pop-up bar arrives at The Dark Room in downtown Orlando

The Dark Room in downtown Orlando has undergone a festive holiday makeover, debuting over-the-top seasonal decor alongside an all-new themed cocktail menu. Transformed into "The Naughty List" pop-up bar, the downtown hangout is serving up plenty of holiday cheer for Central Florida nightlife fans. The 407’s Lauren Margolis stepped inside for an exclusive first look to help get you into the spirit.

Orlando, FL · 1d

villages-news.com

website

Philly Pretzel Factory coming to shopping plaza in The Villages

Here’s big news for those who hail from the City of Brotherly Love: A Philly Pretzel Factory is coming to a shopping plaza in The Villages. The new eatery will be located at Rolling Acres Plaza in the Lady Lake portion of The Villages. The Lady Lake Building Department...

The Villages, FL · 6d