Inspection Report

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2679 STATE RD 44 · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32168

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1330252
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13555558
DBPR license7451112

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. – kitchen helper handled soiled foot stool, then handled foods with same gloved hands **Warning**

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#5High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. – cook left unit to restart generator, returned to food prep without changing gloves and washing hands **Warning**

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#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – pork belly, 82F, pasta 72F, held off temperature control 2 hours – prep cooler: cabbage 45-46F; cut greens 47F; kimchee 46F; cheese 48F; cooked vegetables 50F; shredded chicken 53F; tofu 50F – cooked corn 58F; pork 58F; raw bacon 57F less than four hour **Warning**

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Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. – cutting board at prep table **Warning**

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#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

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#9Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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Basic 3

#1Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

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#2Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**

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#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.