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TAYTON OBRIANS

410 FLAGLER AVE, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 · 386.957.3869

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats125
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7403788
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2021047847Aug 28, 2021Nov 9, 2021$200
4--2019027175Apr 23, 2019Jun 24, 2019$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler: coleslaw 45F, operator relocated to stand-up reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -bar reach-in cooler: half n half, employee dated
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -green cutting board on prep table stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink at outside of kitchen door
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Show the remaining 8 findings ▾
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. -Alex J. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tiles in front of fryers
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice scoop handle in contact with ice in outdoor bar, employee removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
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Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. -outdoor bar area with ice bins for scooping ice
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 30, 2025 · -violation time extended, per Sanitation and Safety Supervision Amy Zaleski due to plan reviewer, Kay Clark, not having correct information to make a proper assessment Time Extended
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/. -most current plans do not reflect ice bins for scooping ice in outdoor bar
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 30, 2025 · -Inspector contacted Plan Review Department. As of today's date, December 30, 2025, the operator has not submitted a new Plan Review Remodel application. Violation time extended, per Sanitation and Safety Supervision Amy Zaleski due to plan reviewer, Kay Clark, not having correct information to make a proper assessment Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. -triple door reach-in cooler door handle
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb underneath hot water heater
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. -outdoor bar area with ice bins for scooping ice
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Time Extended
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/. -most current plans do not reflect ice bins for scooping ice in outdoor bar
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Time Extended
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. -Julie
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Bathroom facility not properly plumbed with flushable toilets and handwash sinks with running water. -portable restrooms without running water provided near outdoor bar area; directional sign stating "restrooms" posted on patio fence
Basic/32-05-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · -operator removed one of the two portable restrooms Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. -triple door reach-in cooler door handle
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris -dish racks soiled -sides of fryers have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides and front of flat top grill have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -hood over cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · -sides of fryers have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris Time Extended
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored over corned beef in two door stainless steel reach-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fries 79-80F, per employee less than 1 hour, employee relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemicals stored over bottled drinks
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb underneath hot water heater
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -potato slicer blades
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. -outdoor bar area with ice bins for scooping ice
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink used to run cold water over over frozen shrimp, employee removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/. -most current plans do not reflect ice bins for scooping ice in outdoor bar
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
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. -Julie
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Bathroom facility not properly plumbed with flushable toilets and handwash sinks with running water. -portable restrooms without running water provided near outdoor bar area; directional sign stating "restrooms" posted on patio fence
Basic/32-05-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -6 unsecured tanks stored outside kitchen exit door
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -triple door reach-in cooler door handle
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tiles in front of fryers
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris -dish racks soiled -sides of fryers have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides and front of flat top grill have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -hood over cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to and behind cooking equipment
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked fries (72F - Cold Holding) Observed on counter at cookline
High priority/03A-02-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - inside surface of door flaps soiled
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Basic/16-15-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee restroom upstairs
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom upstairs
Basic/32-12-6
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - employee preparing corn beef
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. - door handle damaged at Atosta cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at fryer stations
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - fan covers dusty at Atosta reach in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -heavy whipping cream 55F, per employee stored in beer cooler overnight, operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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. -Tonia and Julie
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee backpack stored on top of cases of potatoes, employees removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. -center door handle on stainless steel stand up reach-in cooler is broken
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tiles in front of fryers
Basic/36-17-5
Multiple sets of in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -beer cooler used to store heavy whipping cream in rear bar, operator installed new ambient air temperature thermometer
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in coolers: shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind and around cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-27-5
May 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. -Steven
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. -center door handle on triple door reach-in cooler is broken
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit May 10, 2024 · Operator states door handle has been ordered, currently on back order. Time Extended
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -purple soda gun nozzle in bar area has an accumulation of grease and food debris -blue and white cutting boards on prep table stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. -Steven
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -lower portion of reach-in cooler on cookline, employee relocated closed to front
Basic/05-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -8 portions of mahi
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -center door handle on triple door reach-in cooler is broken
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant accumulation of grease and food debris on floors underneath and behind cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice scoop handles in contact with ice. -both ice bins in bar area, employee removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. -2 sets of tongs stored in sanitizer, employee discarded sanitizer
Basic/10-18-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sign at handwash sink in dishwashing area states "HAND WASH ONLY", provided handwash signs
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -plastic behind soda nozzles of beverage station has an accumulation of debris, employee cleaned
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained -inside of microwave has a light accumulation of food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE test kit expired 7/2023
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
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. -Ralph
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -multiple unsecured tanks at entrance to bar
Basic/51-11-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone and speaker on prep table -employee backpack stored on top of reach-in freezer
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath cookline have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in white chest style reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -bar area reach-in cooler with heavy whipping cream, operator installed new ambient thermometer
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave has a light accumulation of food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall above flat top grill has an accumulation of grease
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 100ppm, operator refilled bucket, retested 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.