BLACK BUTTERFLY
1859 STATE RD 44, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-478-8998
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Plating sliced apple.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Plating sliced apple.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Boiled egg 7/2 Lemon sauce in a piping bag made with liquid egg 7/4 Roasted garlic aioli 7/1
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Devilled egg 1/2, boiled egg 1/2, oat milk 1/2, almond milk 1/2
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on duty
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Employee restroom
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above reach in cooler with thermometer
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Meatloaf 6/30, potluck 7/5, cooked garlic 7/6, almond 7/1, soy 6/27
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Interior spout for water pitchers soiled with pink substance - light debris slicer blade guard
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ham dated 7/5
Spray quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat corrected to 200 ppm quat
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Egg 12/31, 12/22, spice cream 12/8, Bavarian cream 12/31, savory cream cheese 12/02, lemon cream 12/27, roast garlic 12/31, boiled eggs 12/28.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat in reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Egg 12/31, 12/22, spice cream 12/8, Bavarian cream 12/31, savory cream cheese 12/02, lemon cream 12/27, roast garlic 12/31, boiled eggs 12/28.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. April
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Over medium eggs
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced ham dated with future dates 1/12, chili 1/10, ham cheese potato 1/11, other dessert creams not dated
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on tub of waffle mix
Food stored on floor. Cans under shelving, dry storage
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cooked carrots and butter, cookline drawers
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs over cans, walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ice cream, black/stainless reach in freezer door
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. French onion 6/26 Mushroom gravy 6/30 Lentils 6/23, 6/15 Potato salad 6/29 Rice 6/28 Puffy 6/28 Mac and cheese 6/20 Cooked beef 6/19 Corn 7/2 Roasted garlic 6/20 Meatloaf gravy 6/6 Ham 6/20 Feta 6/22 Bologna 6/18 Duck 6/11 Quiche slice 7/1 Various tcs dessert creams made in house 6/24, 6/24, 7/2, 6/23
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half in dining room pitcher, 54F. Advised to use time as a public health control
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Various deli meats, chicken stock
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/ April
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs available undercooked upon request per cook
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Backpack on bottom prep table shelf - cell phone on reach in freezer
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat corrected to 200 ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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