Sorry Charlies Corner
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
55
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Sorry Charlies Corner stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “stop sale issued on time/temperature control”, which has been cited three times.
Sorry Charlies Corner'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.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -ibuprofen and tums stored on top of ice bin in bar area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -provided Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to stove
31B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures handout **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Dishwasher
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. veg dicer
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater on cans in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, back storage room
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water/condensation Very slow drip, walk in cooler, case of raw chicken. Glass door cooler
08B-52-4
Basic - Ice bags, soda cans stored below fuel, fertilizer, blower in outdoor storage area near ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline cooler overnight: liver 48F, gizzards 47F, cheese 45F, steak45F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: In white cooler in kitchen : Sliced cheese 44-47F, opened canned mushrooms 47F, shredded cheese 50F, Cole slaw 43F fish dip 46F Operator stated new refrigerator was ordered but having a hard time getting it. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
82
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline cooler overnight: liver 48F, gizzards 47F, cheese 45F, steak45F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added outdoors **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink next to coffee station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. unfolded pizza boxes leaning on the floor in back storage room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
50
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burgers 45F, cut tomatoes 44F, corned beef 45F, hot dogs 46F, chicken 46F, wings 45F, in drawers above cooked cooling wings.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce and marinara up to 128F in the steam table approximately 5 hours. See stop sale
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready to eat, tcs food not used within 7 days of opening/prep. Potato salad made in house 1/11, ham 1/15, sausage 1/15 **Repeat Violation**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
43
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl corrected to 100 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Freezer. Non commercially packaged raw beef over potatoes
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corned beef 7/18
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Corned beef 45F, cooked chicken 45F, front row of cookline drawers. - Butter packets 78F out since previous day. See stop sale
03A-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken under shelving, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
37
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sorry Charlies Corner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sorry Charlies Corner on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sorry Charlies Corner?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sorry Charlies Corner.
How does Sorry Charlies Corner compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Sorry Charlies Corner most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Sorry Charlies Corner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sorry Charlies Corner have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sorry Charlies Corner 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 Sorry Charlies Corner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sorry Charlies Corner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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