GARLIC AUXILIARY KITCHEN
556 E 3 AVE, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 · 386.424.6660
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found - 4-5 in tiki bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 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 →
Live, small flying insects found - 4-5 in tiki bar
Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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 in bar
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - ice machine room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - fan guards in bar cooler - exterior of ice buckets - underside of fryer - backside of pasta warmer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/food debris. -prep cooler at cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - dish machine area
Jul 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Mosquitoes breeding in standing water. In fenced Maintanence area
Jul 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler gaskets pizza area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near dish machine Walk in freezer shipping container
Mosquitoes breeding in standing water. In fenced Maintanence area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Handsink near cookline - top of ice machine in the bar
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plates in pizza area. Operator removed to wash
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outdoor ice machine with insufficient overhead protection.outside back door
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Outdoor dish machine drain not draining Bar handsink slow draining
Stored food not covered. Sangria in the clove bar. Discarded
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of lime buildup in the interior of the ice machine
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Bar area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Fryer area
Apr 23, 2025Warning 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 approximately 10 around bag in the box soda area
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 on the floor and 1 on stainless ledge, back corner of kitchen near hand sink/microwave
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen area, blocked by table
Accumulation of lime buildup in the interior of the ice machine
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Bar area
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Glasses in the bar on visibly soiled shelf
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backback on pans
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Fryer area
Food stored outside. Bag in the soda.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Dish area, between halfway and hand sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water in the clove area
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading stored under hand sink in the kitchen visibly not sifted after previous days use. Operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Pizza area ceiling Ac vent in main kitchen Ceiling grease buildup, cookline
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Glassware in the bar
Equipment in poor repair. Wine cooler gasket hanging
Food stored outside. Bag in the box soda
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in filter
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup on cases of food, cases stuck to shelving
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Beer cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pizza area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Underside of microwave shelving soiled with mold like substance and dust. - hand sink soiled food food debris and mold like buildup
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Sausage 6/12, cooked spinach 6/12
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Garlic butter labeled 6/5 or 6/15
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Spinach dip containers
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 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. Sausage 1/26
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in the clove bar
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John and Josh
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Various items in walk in cooler appear out of date but were frozen and thawed per operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ajus from Saturday in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink substance in the clove bar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside back door
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Glasses in the blu bar
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice scoop in dirty container
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets hanging, wine cooler in ice machine room
Food stored on floor. Case of pineapple juice next to the ice machine
Single-service articles improperly stored. Temp markers in soiled container
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in the blu bar
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded veal over marinara and cooked garlic, walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bruschetta 7/27 day 8
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Condensation dripped into uncovered container of bocce balls
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lighter fluid next to ketchup bottles, clove bar cabinet
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/ Jason
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in clove bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Puttanesca in walk in cooler dated with frozen date 7/19
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour mix
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Bar
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. chill sticks in the freezer stored under raw bone marrow. In the kitchen. Operator moved raw product to bottom shelf
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door rusted out along bottom, back kitchen door
Food stored on floor. Container of oil
Food stored under dripping condensation/ water. In walk in cooler, dripping onto floor and into bocce balls
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Trailer freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Dust in pizza area - slimy substance in outdoor soda machine drain area, clove bar
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Martini glass cooler
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.