The Knot

1001 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

American

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Knot has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The Knot was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The Knot's latest score of 86 sits above the New Smyrna Beach average of 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.

29-04-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting

22-02-4

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. -operator borrowed chlorine sanitizer from neighboring operator **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -open case of hinged containers stored on floor of trailer, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - meatballs, 53-58F, cooling since previous night

03D-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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Knot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Knot on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

The Knot most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.

Has The Knot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Knot have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Knot 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 inspected?

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

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