CLANCYS CANTINA
301 FLAGLER AVE, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 · 386 428 4500
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found - 2 in warewashing area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -interior of left side microwave -multiple cutting boards stained
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over main cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave over reach-in cooler -top of left side fryer -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach-in cooler at end of cookline
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach-in cooler at end of cookline
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler at end of cookline: raw chicken 48F, raw ground beef 49F, raw steak 48F, employee relocated foods to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool -shredded cheese 51F, per operator stored on insufficient ice bath less than 30 minutes, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -interior of left side microwave -multiple cutting boards stained
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup stored in sea salt bucket, operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over main cookline
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils or food. -employee beverage container stored over sea salt bucket
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice bin at entrance to bar, employee removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave over reach-in cooler -top of left side fryer -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach-in cooler at end of cookline
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach-in cooler at end of cookline
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found - 2 in warewashing area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -birria sauce dated 10-11, Tinga sauce dated 10-12, Lava sauce dated 10-11, operator discarded
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - quaternary sanitizer testing over 400 ppm; manufacturer's recommendation 200 ppm
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or grease. - cutting boards on prep table next to fryers, large prep table, portable boards stored at cookline
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - chicken salad mix made 2 days ago
Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. - old bay seasoning and bar nuts
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone, eyeglasses case, and backpack stored above soda bags-in boxes
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelet while slicing lemons
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - beverage cups in expediting area
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelf below flat grills - casters on cooking equipment - hood filters - wire shelves between steam table and prep cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - cooler across from oven - cooler in expediting area
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - at cookline
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 1 employee
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 1 employee
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Dec 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on bag in the box soda Cell phones of equipment storage shelf
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Dish area hand sink
Dec 27, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 around bag in the box soda
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior dressing cooler, soiled with standing slimy water
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on bag in the box soda Cell phones of equipment storage shelf
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Dish area hand sink
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler. Sauce container from previous day
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases in walk in cooler over ready to eat food
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold and right side that opens to the outside.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwaves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -beverage service area reach-in cooler
Very slow draining water in handwash sink in dishwashing area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -queso 80F, per operator left overnight in microwave, operator discarded -walk-in cooler: milk 44F, raw chicken 44F, birria broth 44F, buttermilk 44F, raw beef 45F, taco beef 45F operator states walk-in cooler door was open for an extended period of time while deliveries were received
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk, per operator opened on Sunday, 12/15/2024, operator dated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler stained -soda gun nozzle soiled in bar area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used as dump sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee "Tampa Bay Rays" cup stored on shelf above prep table, operator removed
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold and right side that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwaves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -beverage service area reach-in cooler
Very slow draining water in handwash sink in dishwashing area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on prep table near pot of black beans
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave ovens have an accumulation of grease and food debris -multiple white cutting boards stained on tops of reach-in coolers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in dishwashing area, employee refilled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue solution spray bottle hanging off of triple sink lacking label, operator labeled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -black plastic bowl stored in shredded cheese, employee removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottled water stored on white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler, employee removed
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee ate guacamole on the service line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelet
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on storage rack, operator separated
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -two sets of tongs hanging off oven door handle, operator relocated
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -walk-in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in bar area -handwash sink in dishwashing area Inspector provided handwashing signs, operator posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of "turbofan" oven soiled -outside of microwave ovens have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach-in cooler at end of cookline closest to office
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor, operator relocated
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 in bar area
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. -walk-in cooler: tuna and mahi
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting boards stained throughout kitchen -interior of microwaves lightly soiled -soda gun nozzle at entrance to bar soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic soufflé cups in food containers in top of reach-in cooler
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. -walk-in cooler: tuna and mahi
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler/freezer and/or walk-in cooler/freezer. -reach-in cooler with juices in bar area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in dishwashing are, provided handwash signs, operator posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwaves lightly soiled -gaskets on dressings cooler soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label, operator labeled
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.