CHASES ON THE BEACH
3401 S ATLANTIC AVE, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 · 386-423-8787
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
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JAN 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 4 in the kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
8 cases · $6,920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025037793 | Mar 26, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $160 |
| 4--2020055521 | Nov 19, 2020 | Mar 2, 2021 | $2,000 |
| 4--2020057621 | Dec 8, 2020 | Mar 2, 2021 | $2,000 |
| 4--2019057633 | Nov 5, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2019031582 | Jun 12, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2019029855 | May 28, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2019006902 | Dec 10, 2018 | Mar 21, 2019 | $360 |
| 4--2017024708 | May 5, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | — |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black grooves/staines on portable
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door next to ice machine
May 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 4 in the kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sliced cheese 44-46F, fish 44-46F, chicken 43-44F, cookline drawers overnight. Some temperatures 41-43 in same unit - cooked shrimp 45F, raw shrimp and poke 46F, bottom shelf of Pepsi cooler end of cookline Operator iced products
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup ice machine baffle
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the tiki bar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside back area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black grooves/staines on portable
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink over prep area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on reach in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door next to ice machine
Trash, standing water, oil visible on the surface, in the sand in the fenced area
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Approximately 50 ppm quat corrected to 150 ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In bins, flour
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 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. Hot dogs 9/23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda gunlight light buildup in the bar
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans Operator began removing them to air dry
Oct 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hot dogs 9/23
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Wings above cooling wings 41-49F. In walk in cooler on a speed rack. Operator relocated wings that were cooling - bottom drawers fish 45F, chicken 44-45F. Operator added bags of ice
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda gunlight light buildup in the bar
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poke tuna
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage, jackets, purses, shirt. manager removed some of the items
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans Operator began removing them to air dry
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.mens room
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Storage area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Mar 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 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. Pasta dated 1/12
Plan review submitted and approved May 2024 not accurate. Must contact plan reviewer or 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. One extra hand sink, in main kitchen, one missing in back prep area, ice machine next to pool area missing.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind ice machine; above hand sink between kitchen and prep room
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 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. 10 ppm cl. Operator changed chemical out and 50 ppm cl was reached
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta dated 1/12
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Crazy clean over food trays
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Veg dicer One of the soda guns in the bar
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Yellowfin tuna advertised on menu. Case of tuna lists thunnus spp.
Plan review submitted and approved May 2024 not accurate. Must contact plan reviewer or 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. One extra hand sink, in main kitchen, one missing in back prep area, ice machine next to pool area missing.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Large metal bowls not inverted.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil next to reach in freezer, end of cookline
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind ice machine; above hand sink between kitchen and prep room
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 2 in dining area at entrance to kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - cooked mussels below raw fish, glass door cooler at cookline.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tuna steak, 44-45F; less than 1 hour in cookline prep cooler - slaw, 44-46F, less than 1 hour in expediting area cooler. Operator discarded. - mahi, 44-45F, lowboy less than 1 hour operator iced
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray cleanser stored over boxed oil jug in back area - spray cleanser on dishmachine
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. - cutting board at prep table soiled
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. Dishwasher
Plan review submitted and approved - missing ice machine neat to pool 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. -soufflé cup in sugar
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at back handsink
Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on the floor below table near expediting area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - purse on shelf next to clean wiping clothes - purse on bag in the box soda, tiki area
Equipment in poor repair. - walk in cooler gasket torn - walk in cooler door damaged - walk in freezer door damaged
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - kitchen, beverage cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. - near back door, dry wall damaged; wall board separating from wall behind ice machine
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. - tongs at cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - walk in cooler gasket and door - wire shelves at can open table have dust build up
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over cooked muscles.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mushroom stuffing 1/10
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Brunch menu Benedict's
Plan review submitted and approved - plans are not accurate. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans approved June 2023 missing handsink next to three compartment sink. Ice machine missing from pool bar area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in the bar
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom prep table shelf
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door next to ice machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected to 200 ppm quat
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 in prep area
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -small cooler in kitchen, open box of raw Philly meat over cheese sticks
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shrimp stock 7/2
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese cake 44F in beverage walk in cooler; ice cream mix 44F
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -taco meat on line 115-135F reheating approximately 2 hours. Operator removed to heat on stove.
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. Emailed to operator
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Approved plans do not match establishment. Handsink missing in prep area, ice machine missing in pool bar area
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In storage area with single service items
Food stored on floor. -cooking oilnear cookline - cases of raw beef in walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning -metal lid
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Near pool
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -sanitizer bucket on line 0 ppm quat corrected to 200 ppm quat
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.