JOY LUCK GARDEN
1918 SR 44 · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32168
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. – in the walk in freezer, multiple instances of raw meat and seafood(personal and for the restaurant) over cooked food **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – Raw beef over portion sauces. Reach in cooler – raw chicken, raw beef over ready to eat food walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: raw sausage over cooked egg rolls, raw eggs over sauces, raw shrimp over produce and cooked dumplings **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – Used to fill pot with water on the cookline – used to hold raw chicken during prep, dish area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Father **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Dates changed on existing posted certificates No books in Chinese. **Time Extended**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-45-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving throughout **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2021 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in coolers, reach in freezer, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, on shelving **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone in the line, jackets with to go containers, multiple other items throughout **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. – Under shelving walk in freezer – next to back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
25-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped forks in a basket at the front counter **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:00 AM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.