Best Western Oceanfront Suites
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Best Western Oceanfront Suites stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in New Smyrna Beach average 72, so Best Western Oceanfront Suites is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Diced ham 4/7
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Ecolab spray bottle
41-17-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Bags directly on the floor under dish machine
21-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk, cookline
10-07-4
70
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Water dripping/spraying from the ceiling where tiles are missing in the server hallway onto the floor. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door **Warning**
10-20-4
86
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 67F on tray in front of expo area
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Three compartment sink area, blocked by trash can and wiping cloth container
31A-09-4
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. Kathy - new employee with no food handler training
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage, waitstation area
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on reach in cooler
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar
02D-01-5
61
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: consumer advisory posted on the wall. Menu has eggs Benedict menu item with asterisk but no advisory on menu with asterisk. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the hallway/waitstation, ceiling tiles missing with evidence of water damage and leaking/dripping from above onto floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: No dripping observed, ceiling tiles in place. Evidence of light water damage. Roof scheduled to begin work next month per Maintanence. ceiling tile being replaced overnight per manager. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Annie **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the hallway/waitstation, ceiling tiles missing with evidence of water damage and leaking/dripping from above onto floor **Warning**
36-32-5
78
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. 0 ppm cl
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sliced cheese over fill line, reach in cooler, 45F - in black server Turbo Air cooler, cream cheese 47F, half and half 48F, butters 63F. Butters left on counter prior to inspection. All items moved from storage cooler where they were stored overnight.
03A-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Black server Turbo air cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of oil, cookline **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Western Oceanfront Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Western Oceanfront Suites on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Western Oceanfront Suites?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Western Oceanfront Suites.
How does Best Western Oceanfront Suites compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Best Western Oceanfront Suites most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Best Western Oceanfront Suites' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Western Oceanfront Suites have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Best Western Oceanfront Suites 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 Best Western Oceanfront Suites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Oceanfront Suites is inspected around three times per year on average.
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