Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
82
Score
Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader New Smyrna Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy soil in ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Improvement but soil still present **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar cooler, soiled standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Shredded cheese with mold like substance in a plastic container on top of reach in freezer, left at room temperature from previous day. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 14 in the mop sink - 15+ around hot water heater. - 3 on liquor storage shelving - chew marks on liquor boxes, shredded cardboard on the floor and on shelves in liquor storage - approximately 50 on the floor in the kitchen along wall/under tables and equipment **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Reach in freezer gaskets soiled/stained - slime inside soda nozzle, bar corrected on site **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On three compartment sink **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar cooler, soiled standing water **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy soil in ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to bag in the box soda and outside back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of soda on reach in freezer **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in the box soda **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
32
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shredded mozzarella/provolone blend 1/7. Date incorrect but employee does not know when it was opened
01B-24-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Ground sausage in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler bottom shelf soiled with debris, top right soiled with liquified rotted celery Ice machine interior Interior soda gun in the bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door; front door **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. next to back door Outside back door Next to bag in the box soda
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar, under bag in the box soda
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Beverage air freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior walk in beer cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
29
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Employee on duty over 60 days employed **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Employee on duty **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator logged in to online account and received current license via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in beer cooler ceiling/pipes - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back and front **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
55
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Provolone. Operator discarded.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back and front **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bag in the box soda area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator logged in to online account and received current license via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in beer cooler ceiling/pipes
23-03-4
39
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front and back doors **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch.
How does Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch 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 Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch is inspected around two times per year on average.
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