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SHARKY'S NSB

409 FLAGLER AVE, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 · 386-847-1290

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7408013
Grade history
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections trending down, 54 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 4 around back ice machine
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to ice machine, blocked by empty kegs
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Bar repeat violation Main
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found 4 around back ice machine
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cooked potatoes reach in cooler on cookline
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Queso fresco 1/20 Hush puppy 1/25 Ajus 1/25 Blue cheese 1/25 Ranch 1/20 Corn 1/25 Dressings made in house with tcs
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clarified butter 68F. Out for less than 2 hours. Operator returned to cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to ice machine, blocked by empty kegs
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back area handsink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish area
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4/Warning
Sep 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes out and returned to reach in cooler 48F
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Gravy out and returned to cooler 47F. Moved to freezer and 37-47F was reached. Operator returned to freezer to recover temp Time Extended
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
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. Bar, 0 ppm cl
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Walk in cooler shell eggs over beverages
High priority/08A-11-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ranch 8/30; onions 8/22 and 8/27; crzoli 8/20; lobster 7/20, honey butter 6/11; wings 9/4; pimento 8/29; tomato relish 9/3; gravy 8/25; creoli 8/20; queso fresco 9/16; onion dip 8/30; crab dip 8/20; gravy 9/1; meatballs 9/1; pork 9/3; crab cakes 9/3; hush puppy mix 8/30; mushrooms 8/27; ranch portions 8/30 and 7/7; Caesar 9/4;
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes out and returned to reach in cooler 48F
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles hanging over clean bowls
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In ice machine room, inaccessible due to rack stored in front of it
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to rinse pitcher
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. North side of bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Dish area outside walk in cooler
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink substance
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Oil container cookline
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar
Basic/10-08-5/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. South side of bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat
Basic/21-08-4/Warning
Mar 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4

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.