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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407176
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025047519May 12, 2025Oct 13, 2025$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2026
High priority/50-17-3
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 13, 2025 · 3+ Live rodent Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
May 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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.
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Antifreeze/coolant stored above ice machine in the shed
High priority/41-10-4
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,
Basic/08B-49-4
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
High priority/12A-25-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Basic/12B-12-5

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.