MRBL BBQ
440 N DIXIE FWY, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-444-6848
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024050722 | Aug 21, 2024 | Jun 26, 2025 | $1,000 |
| 4--2022042484 | Aug 17, 2022 | May 16, 2023 | — |
| 4--2022006831 | Jan 31, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | $800 |
| 4--2020053086 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | $520 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer to the right of the door
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Employees on duty, no proof of food handler training
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer to the right of the door
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw eggs over case of dairy, walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 133F, pork 133F, potatoes 129F, beef 125F warming cabinet Operator turned cabinet all the way up. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Employees on duty, no proof of food handler training
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. for breakfast
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer to the right of the door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Gaskets in poor repair. Hanging, upright cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Veg dicer
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. Employees with no training
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, open gallon of milk.operator discarded milk
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink substance
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over clean dish pull through
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Exterior storage area. Broken glass, containers filled with water, rugs, paint can with lid rusted through, pillows, various other items
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 6 high priority.
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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
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over dressing, glass door cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.beef 9/1
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 on dish machine pull through for clean
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 49F, pork/pulled meats 48F, wings 46-47F, raw wings 54F. Drawers. Wings just stocked, other items overnight. Rechecked 30 minutes later pasta 53F, pork 49F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Veg dicer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Either
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Employees with no training
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, open gallon of milk.operator discarded milk
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink substance
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over clean dish pull through
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Multiple pans
Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeves of single service cups, and napkins in the shed with the door open exposed to rain - boxes and sleeves wet.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Exterior storage area. Broken glass, containers filled with water, rugs, paint can with lid rusted through, pillows, various other items
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back area, tires, stools, chairs, umbrellas, boxes, rugs, other items
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2
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.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 on the floor under expo area
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle stripped, unable to turn/dripping, kitchen
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. M sink
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back area, tires, stools, chairs, umbrellas, boxes, rugs, other items
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 on floor next to dish machine - 2 inside cove base at support beam at cook line - 2 inside caster at cook line - 3 at bottom of front cook line - 5 below dish trays sitting on floor - 2 on wall next to dish machine. __ Total 17 live roaches
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main cooler: rice 50F, corn 51F, beans 49F, feta 54F, tzatziki 52F, sliced cheese 62F, cut lettuce 49F, overnight per operator. shredded cheese 46F, thighs 52F just stocked, cooked wings 47F, hummus 44F, rice 44-46F. Cookline drawers: pasta 53F, fries 60F, cooked wings 56F, raw wings 59F, in cooler overnight per operator.
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 on floor next to dish machine - 2 inside cove base at support beam at cook line - 2 inside caster at cook line - 3 at bottom of front cook line - 5 below dish trays sitting on floor - 2 on wall next to dish machine. __ Total 17 live roaches
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 15 plus in compressor area of front make line cooler
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. Main cooler: rice 50F, corn 51F, beans 49F, feta 54F, tzatziki 52F, sliced cheese 62F, cut lettuce 49F, overnight per operator. shredded cheese 46F, thighs 52F just stocked, cooked wings 47F, hummus 44F, rice 44-46F. Cookline drawers: pasta 53F, fries 60F, cooked wings 56F, raw wings 59F, in cooler overnight per operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside restroom
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Ribs labels 8/20
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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. Employees with no food handler training
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid roach spray next to cans of ketchup
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 on the floor under the dish machine
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. Rice, tzatziki, beans, corn, taco beef, cooked pork, burgers, butter, chicken, pulled pork, chili, cole slaw, cut tomatoes, mushroom soup, pasta, sour cream, wings, raw chicken, fries, 53F and 54F. In walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator stated temperature was 41F or below previous day and that key drop delivery at 8:55 am left walk in cooler door ajar. Rechecked temperatures 1 hour later and observed no change to ambient air temperature or food temperatures. See stop sale See stop sale
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. Employees with no food handler training
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot side does not turn water on
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Beans 7/28 chicken soup 7/30
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Shut off at front counter
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closer and door to kitchen left open. Operator closed door
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Labeled properly but over containers of dressing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone
Food stored on floor. Container of oil under front counter
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor
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.