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Paco Submarine

515 N Dixie Fwy, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
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Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Paco Submarine appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up two times.

Paco Submarine's latest score of 55 falls below the New Smyrna Beach average of 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
55
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -small affected area near end of cookline/door leading outside
36-17-5
78
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook line employee wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 1 employee on cook line
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - observed below shelves in walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
51-13-4
82
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Approximately 848/2258 DDBSA/lactic acid **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Curing pork belly with nitrates **Warning**
03G-41-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack over single service; cell phone next to single use cups **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
70
Sep 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - in cooler less than 4 hours: single service butter 50F, packet of sour cream 44F, shredded cheese in souffle cup 48F. Top of cookline cooler. Operator removed plastic containers items were store in to store directly in pan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 8 oz containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Mosquitoes breeding in standing water. Side of the shed
35A-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Knives not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paco Submarine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paco Submarine on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paco Submarine?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paco Submarine.

How does Paco Submarine compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?

Paco Submarine most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.

Has Paco Submarine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Paco Submarine have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paco Submarine 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 Paco Submarine inspected?

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

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