Beachside Tavern

690 East 3 Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Beachside Tavern appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about eight violations before that.

The city-wide average for New Smyrna Beach sits at 72, putting Beachside Tavern on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**

51-15-4

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -threaded faucet on side of building with green hose connected requires vacuum breaker attachment for backflow prevention

29-34-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue chemical , unlabeled spray bottle in bar

41-17-4

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. -commercial potato salad **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -box of bread, chair blocking hand sink -blocked bar cooler and 3 compartment sink

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked peppers **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -significant black substance on top surface of interior of ice machine, nearest to door behind bar -employee stated new ice machines recently purchased. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.

10-14-5

Basic - Ice machine in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -outdoor ice machine, nearest to door.

14-36-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters, dust/debris

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beachside Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beachside Tavern on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Beachside Tavern compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?

Beachside Tavern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.

Has Beachside Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beachside Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beachside Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Beachside Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beachside Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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