Tayton Obrians
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Tayton Obrians stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other New Smyrna Beach restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler: coleslaw 45F, operator relocated to stand-up reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink at outside of kitchen door
31B-02-4
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. -Alex J. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement
11-26-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -bar reach-in cooler: half n half, employee dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -green cutting board on prep table stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tiles in front of fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice scoop handle in contact with ice in outdoor bar, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. -outdoor bar area with ice bins for scooping ice **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: -violation time extended, per Sanitation and Safety Supervision Amy Zaleski due to plan reviewer, Kay Clark, not having correct information to make a proper assessment **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. -most current plans do not reflect ice bins for scooping ice in outdoor bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: -Inspector contacted Plan Review Department. As of today's date, December 30, 2025, the operator has not submitted a new Plan Review Remodel application. Violation time extended, per Sanitation and Safety Supervision Amy Zaleski due to plan reviewer, Kay Clark, not having correct information to make a proper assessment **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -triple door reach-in cooler door handle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored over corned beef in two door stainless steel reach-in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fries 79-80F, per employee less than 1 hour, employee relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemicals stored over bottled drinks **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb underneath hot water heater **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -potato slicer blades **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. -outdoor bar area with ice bins for scooping ice **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink used to run cold water over over frozen shrimp, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/. -most current plans do not reflect ice bins for scooping ice in outdoor bar **Warning**
51-16-7
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. -Julie **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not properly plumbed with flushable toilets and handwash sinks with running water. -portable restrooms without running water provided near outdoor bar area; directional sign stating "restrooms" posted on patio fence **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -6 unsecured tanks stored outside kitchen exit door **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tiles in front of fryers **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris -dish racks soiled -sides of fryers have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides and front of flat top grill have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -hood over cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to and behind cooking equipment **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -triple door reach-in cooler door handle **Warning**
14-11-5
21
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked fries (72F - Cold Holding) Observed on counter at cookline
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - inside surface of door flaps soiled
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays
16-15-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee restroom upstairs
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom upstairs
32-12-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - employee preparing corn beef
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - door handle damaged at Atosta cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at fryer stations
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - fan covers dusty at Atosta reach in cooler
23-03-4
58
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. -heavy whipping cream 55F, per employee stored in beer cooler overnight, operator discarded
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. -Tonia and Julie **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee backpack stored on top of cases of potatoes, employees removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -center door handle on stainless steel stand up reach-in cooler is broken **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tiles in front of fryers
36-17-5
Basic - Multiple sets of in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -beer cooler used to store heavy whipping cream in rear bar, operator installed new ambient air temperature thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers: shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind and around cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-27-5
39
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. -Steven **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -center door handle on triple door reach-in cooler is broken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Operator states door handle has been ordered, currently on back order. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -purple soda gun nozzle in bar area has an accumulation of grease and food debris -blue and white cutting boards on prep table stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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. -Steven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -center door handle on triple door reach-in cooler is broken **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant accumulation of grease and food debris on floors underneath and behind cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handles in contact with ice. -both ice bins in bar area, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. -2 sets of tongs stored in sanitizer, employee discarded sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-18-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sign at handwash sink in dishwashing area states "HAND WASH ONLY", provided handwash signs **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -plastic behind soda nozzles of beverage station has an accumulation of debris, employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -lower portion of reach-in cooler on cookline, employee relocated closed to front **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -8 portions of mahi **Warning**
06-09-1
45
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave lightly soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Madison
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area water only 89F
27-16-4
Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink in bar area.
29-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel pots on shelf in dishwashing area, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor beneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off oven door, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -tops of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters soiled -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk in cooler fan cover soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-27-5
47
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tayton Obrians last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tayton Obrians on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tayton Obrians?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tayton Obrians.
How does Tayton Obrians compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Tayton Obrians most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Tayton Obrians' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tayton Obrians have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tayton Obrians means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tayton Obrians inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tayton Obrians is inspected around three times per year on average.
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