Uncle Chickens
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
90
Score
Uncle Chickens has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to nine violations.
The pattern that stands out is “roach activity present as evidenced”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average New Smyrna Beach restaurant scores 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Veg dicer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Employees with no training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, open gallon of milk.operator discarded milk **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Pork, pasta **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over clean dish pull through **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Exterior storage area. Broken glass, containers filled with water, rugs, paint can with lid rusted through, pillows, various other items **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Improvement **Time Extended**
33-34-4
58
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
17
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0 ppm cl **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 50 ppm cl **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back area, tires, stools, chairs, umbrellas, boxes, rugs, other items **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: dish area **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
67
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. 0 ppm cl **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on the floor under expo area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle stripped, unable to turn/dripping, kitchen **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. M sink **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back area, tires, stools, chairs, umbrellas, boxes, rugs, other items **Warning**
33-34-4
47
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main cooler: rice 50F, corn 51F, beans 49F, feta 54F, tzatziki 52F, sliced cheese 62F, cut lettuce 49F, overnight per operator. shredded cheese 46F, thighs 52F just stocked, cooked wings 47F, hummus 44F, rice 44-46F. Cookline drawers: pasta 53F, fries 60F, cooked wings 56F, raw wings 59F, in cooler overnight per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: MAIN COOLER: unplugged not storing food COOKLINE DRAWERS: - chicken 42f - pork 42f **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 on floor next to dish machine - 2 inside cove base at support beam at cook line - 2 inside caster at cook line - 3 at bottom of front cook line - 5 below dish trays sitting on floor - 2 on wall next to dish machine. __ Total 17 live roaches **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Observed 10 live roaches. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
74
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside restroom **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main cooler: rice 50F, corn 51F, beans 49F, feta 54F, tzatziki 52F, sliced cheese 62F, cut lettuce 49F, overnight per operator. shredded cheese 46F, thighs 52F just stocked, cooked wings 47F, hummus 44F, rice 44-46F. Cookline drawers: pasta 53F, fries 60F, cooked wings 56F, raw wings 59F, in cooler overnight per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 15 plus in compressor area of front make line cooler **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 on floor next to dish machine - 2 inside cove base at support beam at cook line - 2 inside caster at cook line - 3 at bottom of front cook line - 5 below dish trays sitting on floor - 2 on wall next to dish machine. __ Total 17 live roaches **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Ribs labels 8/20 **Warning**
03G-54-1
45
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Employees with no food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
86
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 on the floor under the dish machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice, tzatziki, beans, corn, taco beef, cooked pork, burgers, butter, chicken, pulled pork, chili, cole slaw, cut tomatoes, mushroom soup, pasta, sour cream, wings, raw chicken, fries, 53F and 54F. In walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator stated temperature was 41F or below previous day and that key drop delivery at 8:55 am left walk in cooler door ajar. Rechecked temperatures 1 hour later and observed no change to ambient air temperature or food temperatures. See stop sale See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid roach spray next to cans of ketchup **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot side does not turn water on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
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. Employees with no food handler training **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
43
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Beans 7/28 chicken soup 7/30
01B-24-5
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. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Shut off at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil under front counter
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Labeled properly but over containers of dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closer and door to kitchen left open. Operator closed door **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
55
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Chickens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Chickens on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Chickens?
Across the inspection record, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Chickens.
How does Uncle Chickens compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Uncle Chickens most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Uncle Chickens' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Uncle Chickens have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uncle Chickens 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 Uncle Chickens inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Chickens is inspected around four times per year on average.
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