NEW SMYRNA BEACH PITS
3939 SR 44, New Smyrna Bch FL 32168 · (386)427-4129
Last inspected May 16, 2026 · 3 visits since April 2024
APR 24
MAR 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 under counter
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
May 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers over hot dogs
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Faucet handle broken off, kitchen handsink
Dead roaches on premises. 1 on the floor next to cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease in the fryer area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Mar 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple chemical bottles over chest freezer
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 cheese sauce in a squeeze bottle, chili, cooked sausage, cheese sauce, milk from last Sunday
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. New employees with no food handler training available
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Quat sanitizer at other location on property, brought to this location
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. Approximately 10 expired certificates with training dates clearly changed from 2022 to 2023
Dead roaches on premises. 1 under counter
Food stored on floor. Fry oil
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Gatorade cooler, Pepsi cooler, both with tcs
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee personal food (raw shell eggs) over sliced and shredded cheese, reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup can opener blade
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tammy
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.