AA GARDEN FUSION
206 FLAGLER AVE, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 · 386.410.4772
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -provided Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021002605 | Nov 23, 2020 | Mar 30, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -provided Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple white cutting boards stained throughout the kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents over reach-in coolers/prep tables
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
Equipment in poor repair. -slim waste receptacle to right of "expo" reach-in cooler is significantly cracked
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -rock salt container cracked/broken
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures handout
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door handle
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -equipment lines behind cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout over sprayer sink next to dishwasher has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on cart next to fryer, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in walk-in cooler
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. -red snapper listed on menu, operator identified frozen fish as red snapper, unable to provide packaging or invoice
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice noodles 69F, per operator less than 3 hours stored on cart at cookline, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Amy
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -small white cutting boards on prep table -yellow cutting board stored next to walk-in cooler door
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store stainless steel pot, employee removed
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl stored in brown sugar bucket
Ceiling tile missing. -over entrance to walk-in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over food assembly area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of brown sugar stored on the floor in dry storage area
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door soiled -dish racks soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen, operator cleared blockage.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shrimp 69-72F, per operator per operator less than 1 hour in triple sink, operator relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -small white cutting boards on top of salad reach-in cooler are stained -red cutting board on top of glass door reach-in cooler stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store cooking equipment, employee removed
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Jen and Amy
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both unisex bathroom doors
Ceiling tile missing. -over entrance to walk-in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents over food assembly area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spoons for rice stored in electric pot not turned on with water only 69F, employee turned on to rapidly heat
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -left side unisex bathroom
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor, operator relocated
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards stained on top of reach-in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowls in flour and dry rice containers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents throughout the kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of rice and other foods stored on floor next to storage rack
Hole in or other damage to wall. -damage to wall across from triple sink in dishwashing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -dish racks soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw chicken thawing at room temperature in triple sink, operator placed under continuously flowing cool water
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored in bar area handwash sink
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Bar dish machine 0 ppm cl
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sitting out on cookline: shrimp 63F, shrimp 52F, cooked chicken 49F. Broth 49F. Rice 62F - In cookline cooler: sprouts 52F, peas and carrots 48F, curry 46F, cream 46F. Cooler turned on and stocked about an hour before per operator. - Small reach in cooler cooked garlic 44F - Walk in cooler out and returned to cooler per operator cooked rice 49F pork 46F. In walk in cooler overnight raw beef, raw pork, raw fish 44F. Butter 45F
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black stains and grooves on cutting boards
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Dial probe read 20F in ice water
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs storage
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms
Save a days on top of reach in freezer lightly soiled from prior days use. Operator discarded.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases on the floor in the upstairs storage room
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.