SOUTH TURN LOUNGE
Is SOUTH TURN LOUNGE a safe place to eat? No — an F, 54/100, at its most recent inspection on February 9, 2026. That visit logged 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 9 basic violations.
Inspectors cited 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 9 basic violations. That leaves it safer than 2% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. On the upside, the trend has been improving. Safer, higher-graded options nearby are listed below.
F grade · 54/100 · safer than 2% of Volusia County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (386) 253-5004
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to SOUTH TURN LOUNGE, by Florida DBPR grade:
- DOMINO'S PIZZA
- SUBWAY 694
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- F (54/100)
- Violations
- 13 total — 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic
- Address
- 1540 S NOVA RD, Daytona Bch, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Sports bar, Bar, Lounge bar, Restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.2 stars (1215 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Bethune Grant
- Seats
- 180
- Phone
- (386) 253-5004
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Sorted newest-first, the ratings decline as you read up. How guests are treated cuts both ways here, averaging 3.9 among the reviews that raise it.
Conspicuously absent: price, which no reviewer brings up. 16 of 21 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 4 are two or lower. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 13 of the 21 reviewers who rated.
Set against that, the state's own inspection graded the kitchen an F (54/100), with 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 9 basic violations recorded. Reviews describe the meal; the grade describes the conditions it was made in. That inspection was on February 9, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. Ranked against Volusia County, it is safer than 2% of the restaurants we score. Among the items recorded were food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.
What to do with that is a judgement call — the reviews describe the experience, the grade describes the conditions behind it. Everything above is computed from the 21 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Food was excellent as always! Best wings in Daytona!
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Dear Owner/operator , I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the service I received at your establishment on 6/25/26 we arrived at 10:30pm. I encountered a server with long brown hair and a sleeve tattoo on her left arm whose behavior was unprofessional. While I was still cleaning a dirty table to sit down, she repeatedly pressured me for a drink order. Later, she was slow to provide our check, yet I observed her taking shots with two male coworkers during our wait. I believe that high standards of service are important, and unfortunately, this experience did not meet them. I hope you will address this matter with your staff to ensure a better experience for future guests.
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Katherine got my order wrong. So I wasn’t able to eat with my family Instead of putting a rush order on my wings she had me waiting 20 mins. While I watched my family eat. Didn’t even apologize.
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best wings ive ever had, worst customer service. saw a customer explain they were told the wrong special, the server literally walked away twice with no expression or response. i would not go here unless youre strong minded lol
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Would never guess such a cool hit spot is in a strip mall 😎
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Awesome wings, most staff are friendly. Cold beer.
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I ll tell you what!! Wings were perfection Service was great . Good crowd and saw alot of peeps having great time including me for a change . On the list!!!
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Drinks and wings are fantastic! Our bartender Hailey is so friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back again soon!!
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My experience was amazing Hailey and her co workers treated me awesome and the food was great too. If you haven't ate here yet you should it's amazing.
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I had joined some friends there for a birthday celebration! 😃 My waitress name Kira is beautiful, and her service was thumbs.up. Everyone at South turn joined in the celebration for my friend Debbie 🎂💕👍🏽
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Best wings in all of Daytona beach hands down! Service is spectacular. Hailey and Kayleigh are the best bartenders! They got great vibes and are hilarious when they are working together! Stop in and say hi to them and snag some of their amazing wings
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Love this place, great vibes, best wings, beautiful people
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Hailey and Elyse were awesome and the food was great like always!
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Excellent spot to go shoot pool, have some drinks and good food!
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I love the wings here. They always fresh and hot and Chris is so cool he’s always kind, and attentive. This the only place i come for my wings and will always support 💯💓
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I was gonna sit at home and doomscroll, then decided to get some wings at south turn instead. Service by Elise made me sure I made the right choice and had a good time. The wings were good too.
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Can’t beat the service. Atmosphere is something rare
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Waited 15 minutes no one even came by our table and said I will be right with you. So we left. Came to buffalo wings, as soon as we sat done had a waitress an a drink order. We live only 5 minutes from south turn.. We go to another restaurant in the same plaza great food and service at least by 15 minutes we have give our order and something to drink That is Steve’s done great for breakfast and lunch. I have never been there for dinner. Needlessly to say very disappointed in South turn. I would not even give them a 1 star but had to put something
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The wings really are fantastic. Both my husband and son thought they were some of the best they had ever had. I was disappointed because I had the rodeo burger which was an impressive size but the bun was cold. I also upgraded to onion rings and I only received 4 onion rings. The server never came back to check on us or get refills on drinks. It seemed as this they were short staffed but the restaurant wasn't extremely busy. We might try it again, but not sure.
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Love the staff so much! Alise is so funny and I have such an amazing time every time I go there. The staff is so welcoming and such a good vibe. Wings are goo too
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Went for the first time last weekend, chicken wings were AMAZING, people were super chill, staff was friendly. Pool tables were clean! Loved it
Overall Score
23 / 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 12 AM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 1 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 1 AM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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February 9, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 9 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×4)
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December 9, 2025 · Complaint Full
Emergency order recommended
5 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 10 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 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 (×5)
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
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December 9, 2025 · Complaint Full
Emergency Order Callback Complied
0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 9 basic
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×5)
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October 10, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
4 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 10 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used (×2)
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: February 9, 2026