FISH HOUSE
1414 S ATLANTIC AVE, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 · 386-424-0757
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In the dry storage shed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022050406 | Jul 20, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2019025573 | Apr 10, 2019 | Oct 12, 2022 | $100 |
| 4--2017059526 | Nov 30, 2017 | May 8, 2018 | $100 |
| 4--2017000998 | Dec 30, 2016 | Jan 24, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 45F, front of cookline drawer, just moved from walk in cooler. Rechecked and fish was 43F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black grooves on cutting board Operator discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Used to fill squeeze bottle. - used to rinse tomatoes
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the AC closet, water dripping onto the floor
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Gaskets in poor repair. - Cookline cooler - walk in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Breading cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Walk in freezer, some frozen, some not
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in waitstation
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice machine draining into kitchen hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen handwash sink. operator restocked.
No soap provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator restocked.
Ice buildup in outside reach-in freezer chest.
No handwashing sign provided at kitchen and bathroom hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside freezer chest,gasket soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Shannon
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. New employee with no food handler training
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. ice machine light buildup Interior soda nozzles light buildup
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy amount of grease fryer area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Side of fryers - side of indoor walk in cooler door
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Indoor walk in cooler rust causing coating to chip/flake off
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - Drain handsink dish area - waterline for dish machine dripping onto the floor
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Both outdoor hoses
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Shannon
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. New employee with no food handler training
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. ice machine light buildup Interior soda nozzles light buildup
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy amount of grease fryer area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Side of fryers - side of indoor walk in cooler door
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under three compartment sink, water going out back door
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Indoor walk in cooler rust causing coating to chip/flake off
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black substance dish area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - Drain handsink dish area - waterline for dish machine dripping onto the floor
Jan 7, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Bottom shelf of glass door wait station cooler, cream 45F. Operator - Thai sauce made with butter 46F on the cookline. Operator iced.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to back door
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In the dry storage shed
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 in the outdoor shed in containers
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Bottom shelf of glass door wait station cooler, cream 45F. Operator - Thai sauce made with butter 46F on the cookline. Operator iced.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter/margarine blend 115F in steam table. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
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. Milky
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the closet, purple substance
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to the shed
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Both sheds
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp, standing water
Upstairs exhaust hood dripping onto the ground
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink, dish sprayer, under three compartment sink
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to back door
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Mandarin oranges
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw chicken 44F and 46F, moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler an hour and half ago. Operator discarded - crab cakes moved from walk in cooler to drawers 44-51F. - Bottom of glass door Pepsi cooler holding half and half at 45f overnight. - butter 61F on top of expo cooler for less than 2 hours
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Some tags missing or date served missing from tag
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed thermometer at handsink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to shed outside
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink prep table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Grease on the ground around grease recycling container
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Large plastic tubs
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside dry storage shed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving rusted, coating peeling off/soiled. Both walk in coolers
Outside walk in cooler door gasket hanging/loose
Sep 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw fish Avantco cooler bottom shelf 46-53F. Stocked within previous 3 hours. Moved to another cooler - raw fish bottom drawer below grill 45F. Moved to another cooler with ice. - butter 63F, Cole slaw 59F, ranch made with cream 61F. Stocked about 2.5 hours earlier. Items removed recover temperature
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside dry storage shed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving rusted, coating peeling off/soiled. Both walk in coolers
Outside walk in cooler door gasket hanging/loose
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server adding lemon wedges to plated food
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Saffron tomatoes sauce 9/13
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw fish Avantco cooler bottom shelf 46-53F. Stocked within previous 3 hours. Moved to another cooler - raw fish bottom drawer below grill 45F. Moved to another cooler with ice. - butter 63F, Cole slaw 59F, ranch made with cream 61F. Stocked about 2.5 hours earlier. Items removed recover temperature
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Melted butter/margarine mix 131F stove area - melted butter 115F less than 4 hours at expo window. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Server area, greater than 200 ppm cl. Corrected to 100 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee on cookline rinsed utensils in hand sink
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. Jesus
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. Jesus - no food handler training
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside dry storage shed
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Food stored on floor. - Case of dessert topping on the floor under shelving and fryer oil on the floor in dry storage shed - bag hooked up at bag in the box soda area on the floor under shelving
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving rusted, coating peeling off/soiled. Both walk in coolers
Outside walk in cooler door gasket hanging/loose
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed his face and then opened and began stocking cooler.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 in the bar
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Indoor cooler cream fraise 44F, cut tomatoes 46F. Unit being serviced at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - Dry storage shed - wine/liquor storage shelf
Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. outside near shed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Fryer area, grease. - debris and old food behind reach in cooler
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Sweet potato and regular fries up to 52F. Operator added a time mark to use time as a public health control
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - wire rack next to fryers - air handler/ac closet
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Water leaking from handsink next to three compartment sink. Leaking from basin
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.