The Grille
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
23
Score
Across the available record, The Grille has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 27, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 13 violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in New Smyrna Beach average 72, so The Grille trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Marinara 42F-52F in the middle overnight. See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: Raw clams over pasteurized crab; raw beef, seafood, and pork over cooked lasagna. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
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. - Ham 1/9 pan 45-47F nested in 1/6 pan. Operator discarded - pasta 45F, sitting out to put in reach in cooler for dinner - Broth 70F, out at room temp on cookline, approximately 30 minutes. Operator turned heat on - cooked flour and oil 50F - lettuce and tomato 65F on the reach in cooler Top of main reach in cooler, butter garlic blend 47-52F, veal 41-47F, underneath: raw fish 47-48F, sausage 45F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef Pete
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler next to fryer Pizza cooler interior Microwaves Can opener Slicer blade guard Interior ice chute Light buildup interior ice machine baffle **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep room **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.on cookline shelving, on clean plate shelving **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment advertised homemade food items, but used food items received already prepared. Out of homemade tiramisu. Store bought Tiramisu available if ordered. Corrective action taken: customers notified when ordering, more being made day of inspection.
52-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven doors
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Back and top of stove area, wire shelving - keg cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases on the floor
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Upright freezer next to ice machine, door left ajar, chicken, seafood, ice cream no longer frozen, 37-48F
03A-05-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour , sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
23
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 4 front hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw chicken behind crab and raw shrimp behind parm, cookline cooler corrected on site - raw fish over cheese, raw mussels and clams over ready to eat, raw shell eggs over ready to eat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard Ice machine chute in the server area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Ice machine chute **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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/. Added dish machine and removed 3 compartment, bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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 2025-05-08: Employees with no food handler training **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Prep room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - wire shelving - base of dough mixer - bar cooler interior **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Raw meat **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Date but no time, over 48 hours **Time Extended**
03G-53-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
37
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 4 front hand sink **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw chicken behind crab and raw shrimp behind parm, cookline cooler corrected on site - raw fish over cheese, raw mussels and clams over ready to eat, raw shell eggs over ready to eat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45F in beer cooler. Operator discarded **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray on wire rack over clean container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Issued to operator and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard Ice machine chute in the server area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand sink used to hold drain pan **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/. Added dish machine and removed 3 compartment, bar **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to clean plate storage in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Shorts on wire rack above dry storage corrected on site **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Prep room **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - wire shelving - base of dough mixer - bar cooler interior **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Heads of lettuce **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Raw meat **Warning**
03G-53-1
17
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior ice machine - ice chute for soda machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire rack next to pizza oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Soiled water, keg cooler in bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mop sink drains onto the ground outside behind ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
28-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine Slicer blade guard **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Slicer blade guard **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Ordered **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire cookline shelving **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Grille on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Grille?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Grille.
How does The Grille compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
The Grille most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has The Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grille have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Grille 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 Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.
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