BLACK DOLPHIN INN
916 S RIVERSIDE DR, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386.410.4868
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 9 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
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. -Jesse C., Taylor S., and Chris L.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -operator removed
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, operator states professional cleaning is scheduled
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -short stainless steel reach-in cooler in kitchen
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -inside lower portion of reach-in freezer and door gaskets soiled, employee cleaned
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over deli ham
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - both guest bathroom and employee bathroom
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. - Ice bin for customer self-service not dispensed through automatic ice-dispensing equipment. - ice bin located at end of bathroom hallway. - operator states ice is for guest self-service.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -unsecured tank on floor in storage area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach-in cooler at left side of stove
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. -buttermilk stored inside bar reach-in cooler, per operator opened on Tuesday, 5/7/2024, operator dated
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -bar area reach-in cooler, operator relocated closer to front
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored in handwash sink, operator relocated to soiled linen basket
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored above cooked ham in reach-in cooler, operator relocated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board lightly stained, operator cleaned
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. -Jennifer
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.