GARLIC MAIN KITCHEN
556 E 3 AVE, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 · 386.424.6660
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 12 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 activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in wicker basket storing lids in pantry area. Operator discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025042524 | Apr 23, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2023053858 | Jun 23, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $120 |
| 4--2019060362 | Oct 17, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - gray bins containing flour, rice, and bread crumbs
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw salmon over cooked vegetables in upright freezer near mixer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salad prep cooler: cut cabbage, 46F, product discarded
Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. - cutting boards - slicer
Ceiling damage or is in disrepair. - small holes in ceiling of storage room
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee bag on high shelf at cookline
Food stored on floor. - boxed carrots in outside cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between knife holder and wall in kitchen, stored in crack of window sill in pizza oven room
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - flour, bread crumbs in gray bins
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - salad prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - fan guards in salad prep coolers
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed mushrooms over dairy product in outside cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - dish area
Jul 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior beverage air drawers Underside of mixer head (countertop and large Hobart) Stained grooved cutting board outside walk in cooler
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 employees with no food handler training
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - Large ice machine next to dish machine - loose debris inside bar ice bins. Small ice bin metal peeling back, black residue visible
Jul 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Orzo 50F in the middle tightly covered plastic container walk in cooler overnight.
Live, small flying insects found 4 in the bar, inside
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler raw beef over cooked garlic
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bean sauce 7/2
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. - Baci balls 43-46F, pasta 43-45F, sides of walk in cooler - Milk 45F in produce walk in cooler outside - cannoli cream 46F, tiramisu 46F, butter 45F, left side of glass door pantry cooler - bottom left drawer pizza cooler steaks 46F+
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. July 2024 tags mixed with July 2025 tags
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior beverage air drawers Underside of mixer head (countertop and large Hobart) Stained grooved cutting board outside walk in cooler
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water handle cookline in disrepair
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 employees with no food handler training
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - Large ice machine next to dish machine - loose debris inside bar ice bins. Small ice bin metal peeling back, black residue visible
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag of snacks on top of clean plate. Operate removed items and plate to wash
Equipment in poor repair. Rusted/paint chipping strainers. Operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover produce walk in cooler
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pantry area: Plates in reach in cooler Plates above soup warmer. Operator removed to wash
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Various areas
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Demi glaze thawed at room temp. - when checked, 41-54F.
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Main cooler cutting board blackened/grooved
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - Large plastic tubs. Mold like buildup observed. Operator removed to wash. - plastic and metal containers and pans
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan over dish machine Fan cover in produce walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink dish area
Apr 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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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. Overnight pastas 44-46F; baci balls up to 44F
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 20 in storage building with cases of single service items
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. - Calamari and rigatoni 44F, bottom drawers of cookline cooler - leches cake 43-44F in glass pantry cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cannelloni 45-51F cooling in covered stacked plastic pans overnight 3x Garlic butter up to 54-59F in covered stacked plastic containers 4x
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Main cooler cutting board blackened/grooved
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Large cracks/sagging over triple cooler
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pans on the floor under shelving
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Raw beef over chill sticks, reach in freezer Ice scoop in soiled container, outdoor ice machine
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - Large plastic tubs. Mold like buildup observed. Operator removed to wash. - plastic and metal containers and pans
Food stored under dripping water line. Condensation pooling on plastic wrap and lids of containers in salad glass door cooler
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Around storm drain
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Under counter cooler expo area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan over dish machine Fan cover in produce walk in cooler
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Tongs, 1/3 pan
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Heads of romaine
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink dish area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water spray bottle pizza area
Oct 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust in the dining room area ceiling and attached items
Light not functioning. In pantry
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under bar handsink
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3, bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cases of raw veal over desserts, walk in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in wicker basket storing lids in pantry area. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Pulled out of freezer and left out in kitchen prior to being put into walk in cooler - mushroom sauce, bisque, 33-48F. Operator stirred and moved to walk in cooler 38F. - pasta pulled from walk in cooler to reach in cooler, left on counter for a few minutes per employee, 46F - milk 50F in walk in cooler outside - unit was turned off for a couple hours to move motor. Operator discarded
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Bottom shelf of kitchen cooler: pork osso buco 68 F, cooling 1:51 pm. At 3:17, cooled to 64F. Operator relocated to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pantry cutting board Side of plates in pantry area. Corrected on site Soda gun in the bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outdoor ice machine, lightly soiled with black mold like substance and leaves
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust in the dining room area ceiling and attached items
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Wine glasses, outdoor side of bar
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ice scoop, outdoor ice machine, stored in container on the side of the machine with leaves and debris
Debris stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Bar wine glasses, light debris and lipstick on several.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Cell phone in cookline shelving - purse above prep table - jacket on mixer corrected on site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on dish drying rack nested not inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. - Cracked plastic containers - interior microwave rusted, pantry,
Food stored on floor.oil container on the floor
Light not functioning. In pantry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Several fan covers in different locations
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lasagna on a speed rack pulled from freezer left at room temperature, frozen at start of inspection, still out at end of inspection
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under bar handsink
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 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. Choppino 6/11, ajus 6/12, Demi 6/12
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. Calamari in breading overnight 71F. Small pieces left in breading container/not sifted every 4 hours. See stop sale.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Spinach dip containers. Operator pulled to soak
Apr 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board, pantry
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/. Added prep area in pizza oven area.
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Pasta cooling overnight 44-46F
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale Can of potatoes Can of tomato puree
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. Cooling rice stored below cooled rice from 2/3 causing cooled rice to reach 54F Blue cheese olives 44F in the bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board, pantry
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John and Josh
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/. Added prep area in pizza oven area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Soup dated with date made 1/28 in walk in cooler; newberg sauce 1/25
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Alfredo from Saturday
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In black pepper
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. - Ice scoop in soiled container, side of outdoor ice machine - glassware left in outdoor bar overnight
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweaters in dry storage outside office
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven bottom in pantry area
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large pots
Water draining onto floor surface. From handsink
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Side of stove area - oven used as shelf below stove - underside of Cookline expo area
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Sheet pan of raw chicken 161F in the middle. Operator returned to oven to fully cook. 170F was reached
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooling overnight Alfredo 44-51F. Pasta 45-50F. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 in the prep area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pineapple chutney 7/25
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance and/or HACCP. - Making datil pepper jelly in house and storing jarred at room temperature for up to a month.
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.- - slicer blade guard
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill container with water
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Main bar
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Anna
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice and flour
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door along bottom
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area, grease and residue
Food stored on floor. Under walk in cooler shelving, Plastic containers of seafood
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Side of stove area - oven used as shelf below stove - underside of Cookline expo area
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large pots on storage shelf. Operator removed to re-wash
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bar coolers
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan - opened within 48 hours- not marked with the date and time packaged. Sous vide
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