Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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OCEAN BREEZE BAR & GRILL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3465167
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8776164
DBPR license7407901

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 12, 2024 2:12 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 12, 2024 4:22 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#11High Priority03C-44-5

High Priority – Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 152F, chicken. Returned to grill and 165-198F was reached **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High 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. Bar 0 ppm cl **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Kitchen area of gift shop: 1 on bag in the box soda. Approximately 5 on the floor under reach in cooler next to bag in the box soda. 2 on the floor across from cooler. 2 on the windowsill across from cooler. 10+ on the floor and around water heater, in the alcove next to dish machine area **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream portions overfilled – 1/6 pan countertop avantco cooler up to 57F, shredded cheese up to 46F, tomatoes 47F. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to dish machine Next to kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority28-13-5

High Priority – Wastewater draining on to the ground of establishment. Wastewater for small kitchen on north side draining into the parking lot **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate02C-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. Hot dogs **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior upright cooler **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate02B-01-5

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

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in gift shop area of kitchen hanging/peeling. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna and poke tuna **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Bag in the box soda in the bar **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Large wall cutout behind reach in cooler next to pizza area where reinforcement beam goes through ceiling **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Broken glass inside mug cooler, bar **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case on the floor in the storage room near the restrooms **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.