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SPANISH RIVER GRILL

1518 S DIXIE FREEWAY · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32168

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3331511
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8350769
DBPR license7407278

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#1High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Hamachi, whitefish **Warning**

Warning
#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – raw bacon over chopped garlic, reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High 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. Heated made in house pickles. Salsa 8/16 Sofrito 9/9 Bravas 9/13 Salsa 9/8 Marinated feta 6/10 Goat cheese 9/7 Blistered tomato 8/25 Pickled heated carrots 6/23 House made Demi glaze 9/8 Roasted garlic 9/8 **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer 400 ppm – brand requires 200 ppm **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#5Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Issued to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate02B-01-5

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

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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