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PRESERVE AT TURNBULL BAY

2600 TURNBULL ESTATES DR BLDG B, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-427-8727

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

■ Ordered shut JUL 10, 2026

The state ordered this kitchen closed. No return visit has cleared it to reopen, so it may not be trading.

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA7407915
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 in kitchen/three compartment sink area
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. No plumbing to hand sink in the bar. No other hand sinks other than restroom available for employee use
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Admin Complaint
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Three compartment sink removed during remodel and no alternative means of ware washing
Intermediate/16-22-4/Admin Complaint
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Complete kitchen remodel in progress, adding seats. Previous kitchen area with cold holding, three compartment sink, hand sink, ice machine, and mop sink removed. Bar area contains reach in coolers, microwave, small prep table, hand sink (no plumbing)
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4/Admin Complaint
The state's own report →
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat. Corrected to
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior
Intermediate/22-02-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to hold sanitizer container
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator added sanitizer and result was greater than 400 ppm quat. Advised to dilute.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bottom of baffle
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of tea under microwave
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 in kitchen/three compartment sink area
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Rae shell eggs over sauces, reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
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. Mallory - no food handler training
Intermediate/11-26-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under hand sink in kitchen area
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bottom of baffle
Basic/22-20-5
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Egg salad from 2/10
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen door.
Basic/35B-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on the floor in the storage room
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat strips chlorine sanitizer
Intermediate/16-32-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat strips chlorine sanitizer
Intermediate/16-32-5/Warning
No running water at handwash sink for employees. In the snack area.
Intermediate/31A-12-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning

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.