The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - 4-5 in tiki bar
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
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. - milk in bar
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - ice machine room
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - fan guards in bar cooler - exterior of ice buckets - underside of fryer - backside of pasta warmer
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/food debris. -prep cooler at cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - dish machine area
36-27-5
47
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mosquitoes breeding in standing water. In fenced Maintanence area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
35A-12-4
95
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Fryer area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
24-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime buildup in the interior of the ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 on the floor and 1 on stainless ledge, back corner of kitchen near hand sink/microwave **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found approximately 10 around bag in the box soda area **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen area, blocked by table **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water in the clove area **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime buildup in the interior of the ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-24-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Glasses in the bar on visibly soiled shelf **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backback on pans **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Fryer area **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Bag in the soda. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dish area, between halfway and hand sink **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine **Warning**
36-27-5
43
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading stored under hand sink in the kitchen visibly not sifted after previous days use. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Pizza area ceiling Ac vent in main kitchen Ceiling grease buildup, cookline **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Beer cooler
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pizza area
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Underside of microwave shelving soiled with mold like substance and dust. - hand sink soiled food food debris and mold like buildup **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup on cases of food, cases stuck to shelving
14-69-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in filter **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Bag in the box soda
08B-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wine cooler gasket hanging
14-11-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Glassware in the bar
24-24-4
47
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sausage 6/12, cooked spinach 6/12
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Garlic butter labeled 6/5 or 6/15
02C-02-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Spinach dip containers
16-48-4
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sausage 1/26 **Repeat Violation**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in the clove bar **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John and Josh
53A-01-7
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. Various items in walk in cooler appear out of date but were frozen and thawed per operator **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ajus from Saturday in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink substance in the clove bar
41-17-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice scoop in dirty container
24-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in the blu bar
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Temp markers in soiled container
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pineapple juice next to the ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside back door
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets hanging, wine cooler in ice machine room
14-11-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Glasses in the blu bar **Repeat Violation**
24-24-4
37
Aug 3, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In the bar, approximately 4
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw veal over cauliflower, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Erik Jason **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in clove bar machine **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. For employees who do not have food handler training **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large walk in freezer, ice on the floor and on food containers
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Blu bar **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. Ice scoop, loose debris and water **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. - In the blu bar, soda - bag in the box soda outside between walk in coolers **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hood filter missing/in disrepair, automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
35
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Erik Jason **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). In the blue bar, coffee station on shelving with leaf debris from above **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
24-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: On lids **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with inadequate overhead protection, gap resulting in leaf debris on top of ice machine, clove bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
08B-61-5
78
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 64F operator discarded, garlic butter 42-58F alforno blu bar area **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. On top of Nuco2 machine, 4-5 **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm cl **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Erik Jason **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White substance on ice chute, clove bar **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - dish area, covered with fish tray and blocked by prep table - Pizza area, covered with tray and croc pot **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). In the blue bar, coffee station on shelving with leaf debris from above **Warning**
24-24-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with inadequate overhead protection, gap resulting in leaf debris on top of ice machine, clove bar **Warning**
08B-61-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case of veal room temperature. Returned to cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak running onto the ground after handsink is run under the soda machine in the Clove **Warning**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen.
How does The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen 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 The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Garlic Auxiliary Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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