The Knot House

1001 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

American

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Knot House appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average New Smyrna Beach restaurant scores 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh mozzarella 46F

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pastas dated 20th, should be 27th. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm cl corrected to 50 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - Mop sink - outside back door **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat. Corrected to 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta incorrectly dated 10/23 **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Meat sauce 10/23

01B-24-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 52F, sliced cheese 53F, triple cooler. Operator discarded. Onions next to cooling peppers and sliced cheese on top of another container

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken wings in bus tub over shredded cheese in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In dessert reach in cooler

08B-49-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

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

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Nov 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back and side door

35B-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Knot House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Knot House on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Knot House?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Knot House.

How does The Knot House compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?

The Knot House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.

Has The Knot House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Knot House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Knot House 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 The Knot House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Knot House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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