Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE GENERAL PUBLIC HOUSE

501 CANAL ST · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32168

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3647875
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13463261
DBPR license7407234

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 17, 2025 3:41 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 18, 2025 4:30 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – 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 **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 on cookline 2 around mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of live ants. Several along the wall behind handsink and wall across from ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Au jus 7/9 Corn 7/10 Bacon jam 6/26 Spin dip 7/10 Soufflé cups of risotto 7/3 Ranch 7/9 Beef empanadas 7/9 Pork empanadas 7/10 and 7/7 Veg empanadas 7/10 Salmon dip 6/22 Beef for empanadas 7/10 Tzatziki 6/19 **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on cutting board 1 on cookline freezer gaskets 3 on wall mop sink area. 4 on the wall in the dish machine/three compartment sink area t 3 under dish machine 6+ in dry storage 1 in the bar **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler stocked between 5.25 and 3.75 hours earlier per operator: risotto 50F, turkey 49F, shredded cheese 48F. Diced tomatoes 48F, egg 45F, shrimp 46F **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#18Intermediate52-10-4

Intermediate – Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Fresh Florida orange juice on menu. Bartender provided a carton from concentrate used for beverage. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior avantco oven Reach in freezer and cooler gaskets on cookline **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Hosts with no food handler training **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes, chicken soup, pork for empanadas, empanadas on speed rack **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.top of mahcine **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 in dry storage **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – employee drying with a towel **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer flooring **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-52-4

Basic – Food stored under dripping water. Water dripping from the seam in the walk-in cooler ceiling onto food containers **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover Hood filters **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple containers in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. No sanitizer in bucket. Operator mixed new solution with chlorine **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.