Black Butterfly

1859 State Rd 44, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

African

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Black Butterfly appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Black Butterfly's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Egg 12/31, 12/22, spice cream 12/8, Bavarian cream 12/31, savory cream cheese 12/02, lemon cream 12/27, roast garlic 12/31, boiled eggs 12/28. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: White sauce 3/4, roasted garlic 2/14, soufflé 3/1 **Time Extended**

01B-24-5

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 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. Egg 12/31, 12/22, spice cream 12/8, Bavarian cream 12/31, savory cream cheese 12/02, lemon cream 12/27, roast garlic 12/31, boiled eggs 12/28. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

01B-24-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat in reach in cooler **Warning**

08A-05-6

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

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Over medium eggs **Warning**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced ham dated with future dates 1/12, chili 1/10, ham cheese potato 1/11, other dessert creams not dated **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans under shelving, dry storage **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler **Warning**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on tub of waffle mix **Warning**

40-06-5

Jul 9, 2024

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Butterfly last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Butterfly on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Black Butterfly compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?

Black Butterfly most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.

Has Black Butterfly's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Black Butterfly have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Black Butterfly means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Black Butterfly inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Black Butterfly is inspected around three times per year on average.

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