Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach
Last inspected:
523 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach has averaged 5 violations per inspection across 24 inspections since August 2022, consistent with the Florida statewide average. However, the facility has cited high-priority violations in 17 of its last 7 inspections, with employee health policy and reporting violations appearing repeatedly across the record — cited in at least 8 inspections — alongside recurring handwashing and proper cooking temperature violations. The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025 documented 24 violations including 4 high-priority findings (employee health policy, shell stock requirements, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory requirements), though the inspection was completed with no further action required and no emergency closure has been issued in the facility's record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach last inspected?
- Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach had?
- Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach find?
- Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach was most recently inspected on April 20, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Big Joe's in New Smyrna Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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