Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach
Last inspected:
3401 S Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach has accumulated 379 violations across 55 inspections since 2017, averaging 6.9 per visit. The facility was shut down seven times for rodent activity, with the most recent emergency order issued in December 2020 followed by compliance callback. Fire safety inspections documented four citations for portable fire extinguishers with gauges in the red zone, a recurring issue cited across 2021 and 2022. The restaurant has faced nine disciplinary actions totaling $7,320 in fines, with the largest penalty at $2,000. Top recurring violations include management awareness, single-use items, and employee health reporting.
Most recent closure: December 8, 2020 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.87
violations / inspection
5.87 county average
This Facility
7
emergency closures
7 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach: Emergency Closure History (7)
Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (9)
Total fines on record: $7,320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025037793 | $160.00 | Mar 26, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2020055521 | $2,000.00 | Nov 19, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2020057621 | $2,000.00 | Dec 8, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2019057633 | $800.00 | Nov 5, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2019031582 | $800.00 | Jun 12, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2019029855 | $800.00 | May 28, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2019006902 | $360.00 | Dec 10, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2017024708 | — | May 5, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2017020296 | $400.00 | Apr 18, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Between main bar and tiki bar on boardwalk
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Main bar near handsink
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In tiki bar
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. On deck
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (57)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 8 inspections44 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 14 inspections56 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 14 inspections82 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach last inspected?
- Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach last shut down?
- Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach was last shut down on December 8, 2020 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach are: Single-use items, Management awareness, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach had?
- Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach has had 57 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach find?
- Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach has been emergency-closed 7 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach has 9 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $7,320.00 in fines.
- How much has Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach been fined?
- Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach has been fined a total of $7,320.00 across 9 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Chases Beachfront Bar & Restaurant (2015).
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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).
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