FIRE ON THE BAYOU NSB
1500 S DIXIE FREEWAY, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168
Last inspected Sep 18, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 in dish area, 1 in storage room
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022008649 | Dec 20, 2021 | Mar 18, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked celery and tomatoes 9/9 Gumbo 9/11 Cream 9/11 Gumbo chip? 9/11
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. Tara
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Light buildup front bottom baffle
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. Mahi and catfish
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to pans
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at the front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Lightly rusted colander used flouring, paint chipped off
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dessert/dressing cooler gaskets Can opener blade
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. Jer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Waitstation/bar
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 7 high priority.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gumbo 50F, chowder 55F, both cooling from previous day in walk in cooler large plastic 22 qt containers.
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. 0 ppm cl Chemical container empty Operator changed out container and primed. 100 ppm cl was reached
Employee handled cell phone and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 in dish area, 1 in storage room
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.3 around air handler in storage room
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bread pudding in the steam table 84F. 3.5 hours. Operator discarded,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dessert/dressing cooler gaskets Can opener blade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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. Jer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Waitstation/bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and jacket in storage room with clean towels/bag in the box soda storage
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Additional 25 outdoor seats
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.