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JEFE CIGAR LOUNGE

314 FLAGLER AVE · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32169

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3413760
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8580744
DBPR license7407932

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High 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. -tested 0ppm **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over tostones in single door stainless steel reach-in freezer, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -ziploc bag of raw chicken stored above red peppers in double door stainless steel reach-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in bar area opened on 5/8/2024, operator dated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area used to store glassware brushes, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -ceviche mix, super mix, fish ceviche **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel bowls stored on top of storage rack, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -open oil jug stored on floor next to table-top oven, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -tongs in contact with pulled pork, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, operator installed waste receptacle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.