VOO LA VOO CAFE NEW SMYRNA BEACH
829 CANAL ST, New Smrna Beach FL 32168 · 954-310-7293
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bolognese 7/25, ham 7/30
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Discussed with employee
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In coffee area and kitchen, dichlorvos emitting strips. Removed and discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Where the hose is attached on the west side of the building
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juicer visibly soiled with orange residue from previous day.
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Lids stored in container with loose debris visible in the interior bottom of the container
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on bottom prep table on top of covered slicer
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic container holding ice cubes in the GE freezer cracked and chipped along the bottom. Container discarded
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cooler in crepe area of cookline
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bag of Togo containers on the floor in one of the hallway closets
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm cl front counter and cookline cookline corrected to 200 ppm cl
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer for front counter reach in cooler range 100-600F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened almond milk and oat milk
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine and ice scoop handle
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 employee with no proof of food handler training
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Oven cleaner
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cooked ground beef (personal) in Atosa cooler
Hole in or other damage to ceiling. in the hot water closet hole in the ceiling where electrician was recently working.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Light debris on the bottom two shelves next to three compartment sink - on shelving and inside of container holding unused utensils and lids.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Dichlorvos emitting fly stip on reach in cooler and next to handsink. Operator removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp container over pickles
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Brie, goat cheese
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Light buildup
Equipment in poor repair. Juicer splash guard/chute cracked and repaired with tape
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt bin
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 150 ppm quat. Tablet added and 200 ppm quat was reached.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef over desserts, fish next to desserts
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towels used to cover wraps; to cover clean plates
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - employee towel drying, discussed with employee
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Cookline, also 0 ppm cl. Advised to change out
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Dumpster area and along back fence
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Dichlorvos emitting fly control in crepe area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bolognese 7/25, ham 7/30
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table with slicer in front of kitchen handsink Three compartment sink hand sink used as drain board and holding fan
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon panini and sunny side omelet
No plan review submitted and approved. Establishment added a fresh squeezed juice station/equipment at front door. 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/.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various items from Saturday and Sunday not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Added approximately 48 seats on outdoor patio
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple food items left at room temperature to thaw
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Dumpster area and along back fence
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Aug 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Where hose is attached near mop sink
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.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
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.