INN ON THE AVENUE
309 FLAGLER AVE, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 · 386.693.4808
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In the shed, 2 on the floor under ice machine, 1 on the top, 1 on a shelf, 1 on a cart. Beach equipment, fully enclosed ice machine, single service storage only.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025047519 | May 12, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2026
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee with food handler training, expired 6/2025
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In the shed, 2 on the floor under ice machine, 1 on the top, 1 on a shelf, 1 on a cart. Beach equipment, fully enclosed ice machine, single service storage only.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In the shed, 2 on the floor under ice machine, 1 on the top, 1 on a shelf, 1 on a cart. Beach equipment, fully enclosed ice machine, single service storage only.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Antifreeze/coolant stored above ice machine in the shed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Raw chicken and other personal items on shelf above food to be served to guests. Kitchen reach in cooler. Personal food must be labeled as such and not over food served to the public,
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.employee wearing gloves patted face with paper towel and went back to frying sausage without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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.
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.