Eat SafelyIn Florida

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1700 STATE RD 44, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386 410 6301

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407318
Grade history
JAN 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $900

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017008200Dec 27, 2016Apr 12, 2017$700
4--2016041342Jul 12, 2016Dec 14, 2016$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. - cook cracked raw eggs, then changed outer layer of gloves without washing hands
High priority/12A-27-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sliced American cheese, 45-46F, held over load line in cookline prep cooler less than 4 hours - ham, 51F, left off temperature control 2 hours to thaw
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - cleansers stored on dish machine
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - Irish kreme creamer opened and portioned on 04/04 not dated
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 11 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Basic/14-45-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - back area
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or residue. -back side of cooking equipment
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - double door cooler across from fryers
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - 3 door cooler
Basic/14-33-4
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. - tools and cleaning utensils on the shelf with food handling gloves
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - ham thawed at room temperature
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed bananas and berries over milk
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets 67F out and returned to small glass server cooler. Sour cream 45F in same cooler
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Reach in cooler gaskets stained, surrounding area on reach in cooler soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On top of dish machine
Intermediate/41-17-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Basic/38-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back handsink next to dish machine
Basic/31B-04-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plastic 1/6 pan on drying rack
Basic/16-48-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Outdoor mop sink, approximately 1" of water and leaf debris
Basic/29-20-5
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 46F on plate above 1/6 pans, reach in cooler. Advised to use time as a public health control or keep below fill line
High priority/03A-02-5
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. Phil
Intermediate/53B-02-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on bag in the box soda
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook, bracelet
Basic/13-07-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trash cans. Outside east side
Basic/33-19-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area
Basic/38-07-4
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Approximately 500 ppm quat. Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline, rack stored in front of it
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Grease on the ground around grease recycling container.
Basic/28-24-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Approximately 10 ppm cl, ran 3x. Operator called for service; reached 100 ppm cl during inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hollandaise 10-15
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small glass door expo cooler sour cream 47F, yogurt 44F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline, rack stored in front of it
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - one restroom dismantled, ice machine moved to that storage area. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Grease on the ground around grease recycling container.
Basic/28-24-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jan 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict. Employees began marking menu items
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.. Colby, no training available, new to this location. Colby, no training available, new to this location
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Grease on the ground around grease recycle container.
Basic/28-24-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink in warewashing area faucet in disrepair. Handsink blocked by prep table with a "do not use" sign posted. Faucet fell off when turned on.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Emergency exit marked back door blocked by trifold room divider and storage rack
/46-01-4
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over produce, cases of raw bacon over Mac and cheese, True cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef 45F, Mac and cheese 53F, bottom shelf of triple True cooler overnight. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Marisol
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jay
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink next to ice machine, drain pipe dripping water on the floor
Basic/29-11-4

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.