OCEAN DECK RESTAURANT
OCEAN DECK RESTAURANT is among the lower-graded kitchens we track. Its most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 put it at 67/100 — a D on our A–F scale.
Inspectors cited 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 7 basic violations. That leaves it safer than 10% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Its trend is downward, not up. Safer, higher-graded options nearby are listed below.
D grade · 67/100 · safer than 10% of Volusia County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (386) 253-5224
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to OCEAN DECK RESTAURANT, by Florida DBPR grade:
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #1003
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- D (67/100)
- Violations
- 9 total — 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic
- Address
- 127 S OCEAN AVENUE, Daytona Beach, FL
- Cuisine
- Seafood
- Categories
- Seafood restaurant, Bar, Live music venue
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (12030 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Rogers Seabreeze
- Seats
- 276
- Phone
- (386) 253-5224
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Diners rate this place well. The inspector did not. Reviewers who mention service rate this place 4.4 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. Pacing follows at 21% of reviews, where ratings average 4.7.
Older reviews score better than newer ones (3.5 recent against 5.0 earlier), so direction is worth weighing alongside the average. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (11 reviews). One subject never comes up here: plate size.
The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen a D (67/100) on 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 7 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. DBPR last walked in on March 30, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. On health score it sits safer than 10% of the Volusia County restaurants we grade. The citations behind that grade include clean clothes and dishwashing facilities.
What to do with that is a judgement call — the reviews describe the experience, the grade describes the conditions behind it. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.
Our own analysis of 14 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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This place was awful for the 20 mins we was inside. We walked in and everyone was rude from the get go. Then my 4 year old asked for another set of crayons because they only one brought my 2 kids one set of crayons. She was rude to our 4 year old just asking for her crayons. Just over everyone was rude
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Popped in for some appetizers and cold drinks. 3 appetizers, 2 soft drinks, 1 virgin strawberry daiquiri... $60 The views are priceless though. Right on the beach, kind staff, quick food service. Would return if back in Daytona.
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Had dinner here, party of 8, 4 adults 4 kids. Initially an hour wait but we got in within half an hour. Really enjoyed the laid back atmosphere, tasty food and good service.
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I went with my brother and his family, and My parentsWe enjoyed, I got the chowder soup. It was a good experience. We had a beautiful view from downstairs. We were sitting outside, so you immediately have the ability to just walk out into the beach. The sand looked really nice.
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Indoor and outdoor! want to eat in the cool? you can, or keep the warm beach vibe going with their downstairs open air restaurant/bar
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We had a great time. We sat at a table for four next to the window looking out to the beach. Everything was fabulous. The self parking was interesting. You pay to park but get back what you pay in fake bills which you use as money in the restaurant. Technically parking is free.
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Service and atmosphere 👌 are awesome. Excellent 🍸 drinks. Super party 🥳 place. Seafood is very good too.
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Always great food, service and drinks.
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Logan was the absolute best server ever! He made sure everything was 100%!
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Great place to chill, watch the ocean waves as you eat a great meal. Their crab cakes is simply amazing 👏🏽 🤩.
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Robin, our waitress, did an amazing job. She provided great service. Most of our party had crab legs, which were excellent. The drinks were great, the service was wonderful. Highly recommend Ocean Deck Restaurant.
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I had the Mahi Mahi sandwich blackened and it was delicious!! The service was prompt and friendly!
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Fun place on the beach
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Allison was a gr8 server and double checked with the kitchen to work with me about food sensitivities and allergies.... she was very accommodating. Great atmosphere and awesome ocean view!
Overall Score
51 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 2 AM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 2 AM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 2 AM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 2 AM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 2 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 2 AM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 2 AM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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March 30, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 7 basic
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
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December 2, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 28 — Sewage and waste water disposed properly
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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December 2, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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September 18, 2025 · Routine - Food
Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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September 17, 2025 · Routine - Food
Emergency order recommended
7 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 9 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×2)
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: March 30, 2026