LITTLE GRIDDLE ON CANAL
412 CANAL ST, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-957-3413
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 on edge of bowl in front of chalk board front counter area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023054144 | Jul 10, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of colloidal silver in reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Almond milk dated opened 7/31 Milk opened 8/5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Home fries 45-46F sitting on cutting board. Per employee, out when busy and going through product
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Blackened gaskets, double cookline cooler. - can opener blade
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Deli meat in the walk in cooler dated with frozen date
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In home fries and sugar
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Under chalkboard
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in the mop sink room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo containers on the floor in the bakery prep room
Feb 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. 3
Gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets next to flattop and burners on cookline
Feb 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 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. 0 ppm cl
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cheese sauce dated pulled frozen 1/14
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - Open bag of hot dogs; employee discarded - Milk gallon in the ice cream area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the ice cream area, used to hold lids,
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's employee restroom
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. 3
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Mop sink room
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Chill stick on the floor in the walk in freezer
Gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets next to flattop and burners on cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of mixer head
Aug 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 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. Cream cheese dated open 7/28
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of shaker mixer
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. One package of hot dogs dated from July, likely frozen, thawed not re-dated per operator. Another not dated and opened at least a week per operator. See stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cream cheese dated open 7/28
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Items out and returned to cooler in the back prep room cream cheese frosting made in house 48F, milk 48F, yogurt 62F, cream 60F - butter packets on ice up to 59F. Advised to use time as a public health control or keep refrigerated.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bleach greater than 200 ppm. Operator discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In the back prep room, handsink drain plumbing disconnected/in need of repair. Manager temporarily labeled prep sink adjacent to handsink as handsink, but being used for soiled dishware.
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. Daniel
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Empty co2 tanks outside walk in cooler
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Insignia cooler in back prep room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of shaker mixer
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee dipping and quickly removing. Instructed them to follow manufacturer instructions 1-2 minutes. Items were returned to sanitizer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tuna salad made 2/18, on day 8
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half on ice 47f.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard Can opener blade
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. Landon
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Diced ham in reach in cooler dated 2/17 Corned beef 2/18
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Ice cream area, mop sink area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse/bag on prep table touching bag of flour
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Around gaskets, milk cooler and double cooler near grill
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Prep sink next to 3 compartment sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Possibly powdered sugar, large white bin under prep table in pastry area
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Sour cream Cream cheese. Both in top left Edesa double cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Potato salad made in house on day 8 Cream cheese 8/12
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. Sliced cheese on top of 1/6 pan above fill line 47-51F overnight. See stop sale
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill pitcher
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. - Mac and cheese in reach in cooler dated with frozen date - deli meats in bags with frozen date, reach in cooler across from grill - diced ham and hash in double Edesa cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 in the ice cream area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In prep area of main kitchen behind ovens
Food stored on floor. 2 bags of ice and a chill stick directly on the floor in the walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of countertop mixer, light debris. Reach in freezer on prep area of main kitchen stained
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in 3L container in prep area of main kitchen
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over deli meats, walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 44F, sour cream 46F, bottom shelf of double cooler in prep area overnight. Operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Turkey and ham dated with frozen date 2/3 - pulled over the weekend to walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili from Friday, turkey
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup in powdered sugar and granola
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Broken concrete, debris, next to three compartment sink in prep area
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon container of ice cream, walk in freezer
Wall soiled with black mold like substance, above three compartment sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back door next to ice machine
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In storage room in the back of the building, primarily used for artist storage (food service is inside of an art gallery), 10-12 droppings on the shelving and floor in the back area where extra unused plates are stored. No other storage for food service in this area. Storage area is completely closed off with self closing and completely sealed doors from prep room and main kitchen area. No evidence of any rodent activity in food or single service storage or food preparation areas.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup ice machine baffle
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 on edge of bowl in front of chalk board front counter area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tuna salad made in house 10/22, portioned cream cheese 10/19
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In storage room in the back of the building, primarily used for artist storage (food service is inside of an art gallery), 10-12 droppings on the shelving and floor in the back area where extra unused plates are stored. No other storage for food service in this area. Storage area is completely closed off with self closing and completely sealed doors from prep room and main kitchen area. No evidence of any rodent activity in food or single service storage or food preparation areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy 101-147F. No water in steam table. Operator added water and turned up to high.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup ice machine baffle
Handwash sink not easily accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen prep room, blocked by dish racks, brooms, floor mats
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad made last week per operator
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Jars of jelly made by a customer and brought in for employees on top of reach in cooler across from grill
Food stored on floor. Case of fries, walk in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef standing water. Operator turned water back on
Jul 10, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sliced cheese 45F. Plastic 1/6 pan inside of hotel pan, top of reach in cooler. Operator removed plastic 1/6 pan and stored bags of cheese directly in hotel pan. - Open gallon of milk 45F ice cream cooler - milk, yogurt, half and half, almond milk 45-46F in smoothie cooler - display cooler at front counter holding pre made meals at 45-50F. See stop sale
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.