Little Griddle
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Little Griddle 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for New Smyrna Beach sits at 72, putting Little Griddle on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 3 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets next to flattop and burners on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor 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. Cream cheese dated open 7/28 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: 1 portion cream cheese 8/17 **Time Extended**
01B-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of shaker mixer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: shake mixer **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Sour cream Cream cheese. Both in top left Edesa double cooler.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese on top of 1/6 pan above fill line 47-51F overnight. See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Potato salad made in house on day 8 Cream cheese 8/12
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill pitcher
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. - Mac and cheese in reach in cooler dated with frozen date - deli meats in bags with frozen date, reach in cooler across from grill - diced ham and hash in double Edesa cooler
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 in the ice cream area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In prep area of main kitchen behind ovens
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 bags of ice and a chill stick directly on the floor in the walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of countertop mixer, light debris. Reach in freezer on prep area of main kitchen stained
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in 3L container in prep area of main kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over deli meats, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 44F, sour cream 46F, bottom shelf of double cooler in prep area overnight. Operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Turkey and ham dated with frozen date 2/3 - pulled over the weekend to walk in cooler
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili from Friday, turkey
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Broken concrete, debris, next to three compartment sink in prep area
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup in powdered sugar and granola **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with black mold like substance, above three compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon container of ice cream, walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
43
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sliced cheese 45F. Plastic 1/6 pan inside of hotel pan, top of reach in cooler. Operator removed plastic 1/6 pan and stored bags of cheese directly in hotel pan. - Open gallon of milk 45F ice cream cooler - milk, yogurt, half and half, almond milk 45-46F in smoothie cooler - display cooler at front counter holding pre made meals at 45-50F. See stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: No tcs in deli display case of smoothie cooler. Coolers being serviced at time of inspection. Sliced cheese 41F and 46F in cookline double cooler. Operator moved both bags of cheese underneath. Milk 44 in dairy cooler next to ice cream hopper **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: In glass display cooler at front counter Ham 45F, egg salad 47F, chicken salad 45F, yogurt 46F, steak 45F, shrimp 44F. No items marked as prepped day of inspection **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Griddle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Griddle on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Griddle?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Griddle.
How does Little Griddle compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Little Griddle most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Little Griddle's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Little Griddle have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Griddle 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 Little Griddle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Griddle is inspected around three times per year on average.
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