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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407133
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
Basic/24-17-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -short stainless steel reach-in cooler in kitchen
Basic/29-49-6
The state's own report →
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over deli ham
High priority/08A-05-6
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - both guest bathroom and employee bathroom
Basic/32-02-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
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.
Basic/08B-62-4
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -unsecured tank on floor in storage area
Basic/51-11-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach-in cooler at left side of stove
Basic/29-49-6
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -bar area reach-in cooler, operator relocated closer to front
Basic/05-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored in handwash sink, operator relocated to soiled linen basket
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board lightly stained, operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
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
Intermediate/53B-13-5

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.