GENERAL PUBLIC HOUSE
501 CANAL ST, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-402-7975
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 15 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on cookline prep area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025054404 | Jul 17, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2021017344 | Mar 10, 2021 | May 26, 2021 | $560 |
| 4--2021002013 | Jan 6, 2021 | Mar 5, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Putting a lemon on a beverage
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Garlic butter 8/3 Spin dip 8/5 Corn 8/3 Grits 8/4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 50F sitting on multiple stacked screens. Operator removed screens.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Leaking heavy duty rinse aid and dish machine sanitizer. Operator moved rinse aid
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Freezer gaskets stained black - interior ice machine light buildup
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Brunch menu Benedict's
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry items
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Employee towel dried pan
Equipment in poor repair. - Walk in cooler gaskets hanging - waitstation are cooler gaskets hanging
Hole in or other damage to wall. Ice machine area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler, Hood filters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cinnawhip
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork empanadas 11/21 Sofrito 11/12 Goat cheese spread 11/21 Turkey 11/25 Dates all incorrect per manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 76F out and returned to cooler per operator
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In the bar, greater than 400 ppm quat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained grooves cutting boards
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled or incorrectly labeled, dish area
Food stored on floor. Case on the floor in the freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged meats left at room temp
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Dispenser empty. Buckets at 0 ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm cl
Sep 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained/soiled gaskets cookline freezer - stained/discolored cookline cooler cutting boards - interior ice machine in the bar, not used for drinks per operator
Food stored under dripping water. Slow drip from walk in cooler ceiling onto food containers, left side of walk in cooler facing fan
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Can of red bull stored in ice used for drinks.
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. Dish machines 0 ppm cl. Main dish corrected to 200 ppm cl. Bar dish machine 50 ppm cl.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pasta, walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Smoked salmon dated 9/8, should be 9/14 per chef
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bacon jam 9/4 Brisket 9/9 Cooked shrimp 9/8
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on cookline prep area
Establishment advertised blue crab on menu/menu board but served blue swimming crab. On specials menu from the weekend. Operator discarded menus, no longer in use.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained/soiled gaskets cookline freezer - stained/discolored cookline cooler cutting boards - interior ice machine in the bar, not used for drinks per operator
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the walk in cooler and bar
Dead roaches on premises. - 3 on the floor behind reach in cooler - in dry storage
Food stored under dripping water. Slow drip from walk in cooler ceiling onto food containers, left side of walk in cooler facing fan
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Sep 17, 2025□ 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer flooring
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Jul 18, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche
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. Hosts with no food handler training
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer flooring
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover Hood filters
Jul 18, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 on cookline 2 around mop sink
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on cutting board 1 on cookline freezer gaskets 3 on wall mop sink area. 4 on the wall in the dish machine/three compartment sink area t 3 under dish machine 6+ in dry storage 1 in the bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior avantco oven Reach in freezer and cooler gaskets on cookline
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche
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. Hosts with no food handler training
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.top of mahcine
Dead roaches on premises. 3 in dry storage
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer flooring
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover Hood filters
Jul 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Bar 0 ppm cl
Live, small flying insects found 1 on cookline 2 around mop sink
Presence of live ants. Several along the wall behind handsink and wall across from ice machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Au jus 7/9 Corn 7/10 Bacon jam 6/26 Spin dip 7/10 Soufflé cups of risotto 7/3 Ranch 7/9 Beef empanadas 7/9 Pork empanadas 7/10 and 7/7 Veg empanadas 7/10 Salmon dip 6/22 Beef for empanadas 7/10 Tzatziki 6/19
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on cutting board 1 on cookline freezer gaskets 3 on wall mop sink area. 4 on the wall in the dish machine/three compartment sink area t 3 under dish machine 6+ in dry storage 1 in the bar
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. Salad cooler stocked between 5.25 and 3.75 hours earlier per operator: risotto 50F, turkey 49F, shredded cheese 48F. Diced tomatoes 48F, egg 45F, shrimp 46F
Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Fresh Florida orange juice on menu. Bartender provided a carton from concentrate used for beverage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior avantco oven Reach in freezer and cooler gaskets on cookline
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
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. Hosts with no food handler training
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes, chicken soup, pork for empanadas, empanadas on speed rack
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.top of mahcine
Dead roaches on premises. 3 in dry storage
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - employee drying with a towel
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer flooring
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
Food stored under dripping water. Water dripping from the seam in the walk-in cooler ceiling onto food containers
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover Hood filters
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers in the walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. No sanitizer in bucket. Operator mixed new solution with chlorine
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Succa 3/1; pimento cheese 3/5; ranch 3/4; honey butter 3/5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta bag 50F on top of containers, left cookline cooler 1 hour per cook. Employee moved into 1/3 pan Butter 79F with no time or temperature control for safety on cookline
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cheese sauce 127F in the middle after 4 hours in the steam table. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Interior salamander Reach in cooler gaskets Avantco oven interior Slicer Ice machine interior
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items labeled with wrong day/wrong month/incorrect item or not marked
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. Redfish
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler raw steak over cooked brisket
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Succa 3/1; pimento cheese 3/5; ranch 3/4; honey butter 3/5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta bag 50F on top of containers, left cookline cooler 1 hour per cook. Employee moved into 1/3 pan Butter 79F with no time or temperature control for safety on cookline
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cheese sauce 127F in the middle after 4 hours in the steam table. See stop sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Murphy oil soap in bag in the box soda
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling at 12:50 brisket 88f, spin dip 78F. At 1:40, brisket 78F, spin dip 77F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Interior salamander Reach in cooler gaskets Avantco oven interior Slicer Ice machine interior
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items labeled with wrong day/wrong month/incorrect item or not marked
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. Redfish
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.sunglasses over reach in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 in mop sink area next to dish area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Creamed corn 10/14 Creamed corn side dish 10/12
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. Quame
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle falls off, hand sink in dish area
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Ran bar dishwasher 3x. Approximately 10 ppm cl
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 in mop sink area next to dish area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef over ready to eat food walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Creamed corn 10/14 Creamed corn side dish 10/12
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Onion/herb butter 59F, honey butter 62F, cheese 60F. Out for approximately than 2 hours operator
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle over clean plates Corrected On-Site**
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. Quame
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage made previous day
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. Red drum, tuna, salmon. See stop sale
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Deli meat in reach in cooler
Food stored under dripping water. Walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle falls off, hand sink in dish area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Ajus 2/10, creamed corn 2/8
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 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. Green goddess made in house 1/16, ranch made in house 1/15, cheese sauce 1/16, prosciutto cheese 12/29, cooked onion 1/16
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey butter out for 1 hour and returned to cooler per operator 69F
Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Menu stated beverage made with fresh Florida orange juice but store bought orange juice is used as indicated by GM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave heavily soiled - corrected on site Stained grooved cutting boards
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
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. 2 employees
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. No available food handler certificates and no completed agreements
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - Bar glass freezer - walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat. Corrected to 400 ppm x quat
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding/floor tiles at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - In various locations throughout kitchen, baseboards broken and in disrepair. - tiles under dish machine broken and loose
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
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.