SORRY CHARLIES CORNER
3705 SR 44, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-428-4858
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 in kitchen
★ 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--2025002060 | Nov 5, 2024 | Feb 5, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. -ibuprofen and tums stored on top of ice bin in bar area, operator removed
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. -provided Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to stove
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures handout
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Sausage 9/19 Sliced beef 9/19
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler : Wings 46F, corn out and returned to cooler 50F, gizzards 46F, ground beef 44F, Butter 44F. Delivery just prior to inspection. Some temps 40-43F. Front bar half and half 46F
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top exterior rim of ice machine lid
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 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. Dishwasher
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater on cans in dry storage
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, back storage room
Food stored under dripping water/condensation Very slow drip, walk in cooler, case of raw chicken. Glass door cooler
Ice bags, soda cans stored below fuel, fertilizer, blower in outdoor storage area near ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sink
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm
Nov 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline cooler overnight: liver 48F, gizzards 47F, cheese 45F, steak45F.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 in kitchen
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. Cookline cooler overnight: liver 48F, gizzards 47F, cheese 45F, steak45F.
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/. Ice machine added outdoors
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink next to coffee station
Single-service articles improperly stored. unfolded pizza boxes leaning on the floor in back storage room
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready to eat, tcs food not used within 7 days of opening/prep. Potato salad made in house 1/11, ham 1/15, sausage 1/15
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. Raw burgers 45F, cut tomatoes 44F, corned beef 45F, hot dogs 46F, chicken 46F, wings 45F, in drawers above cooked cooling wings.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce and marinara up to 128F in the steam table approximately 5 hours. See stop sale
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jul 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Freezer. Non commercially packaged raw beef over potatoes
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corned beef 7/18
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. - Corned beef 45F, cooked chicken 45F, front row of cookline drawers. - Butter packets 78F out since previous day. See stop sale
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl corrected to 100 ppm cl
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken under shelving, walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
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.