How many health inspections has BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES had?

BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES ever been shut down?

No, BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES?

The most frequently cited violations at BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES are: Employee health reporting, Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES

1401 S ATLANTIC AVE, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

Volusia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: NEW SMYRNA BW OWNER LLC · License: SEA7403774

BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES in New Smyrna Beach, FL has 24 inspections on record with 96 total violations (4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

96Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 15, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Apr 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Sep 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Apr 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V27 Correct procedures

Jul 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Feb 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Dec 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

How Does This Facility Compare?

BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Volusia County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.15.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES had?: BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES ever been shut down?: No, BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES?: The most frequently cited violations at BEST WESTERN OCEANFRONT SUITES are: Employee health reporting, Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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