CHASES BEACHFRONT BAR & RESTAURANT
3401 S ATLANTIC AVE · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32169
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High 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. 10 ppm cl dish machine **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – Wings 51F, 55F, raw chicken 43f, raw fish 510-52F, crab cake mix 48F, cooler across from fryers. a¿¿ bottom of right cookline cooler cut melon and fish dip 46F – cooler across from flattop steak 48F, cut tomatoes 50F, shredded cheese 54F, sliced cheese 55F All cookline coolers stocked 2-3 hours prior per manager. **Warning**
02C-01-4High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili dated 4/11 – 8th day. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – 4 on speed Rack, end of cookline – 1 on chicken wing. Operator discarded tray of wings and cleaned speedrack. – On the floor throughout kitchen under shelving, multiple droppings under each dry storage rack. appx 20+ in corner of the cookline on the floor. 30+ on co2 box outside of beer walk in cooler. Appx 10-15 on the floor under the speed rack, end of cookline. Approximately 10 under flattop. 2 on bottom prep shelf, cookline. 2 in plastic container with wasabi, dry storage. Droppings appear to be a mixture of hard and soft, although many are inaccessible. Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-07-4High Priority – Small flying insects in bar area. Numerous in indoor bar **Warning**
Intermediate 6
12A-24-4Intermediate – Employee did not wash hands as required. Cook pulled ticket and separated by placing ticket in his mouth, then put ticket up on line, touching where his mouth had just been. Did not wash hands as required **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar – one used as dump sink and one used to hold bucket **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-5Intermediate – 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Upper bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02A-01-4Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator **Warning**
Basic 8
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment – heavy soil **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Ice scoop stored outside and in storage container outside, soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back prep **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Raw seafood. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Back handsink. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handsink in upper bar **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:01 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.