Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach
Last inspected:
301 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169Clancy's Cantina has accumulated 198 violations across 26 inspections between 2016 and April 2026, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection—nearly 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has received warning dispositions on four of its eight most recent inspections. High-priority violations have been recurring: chemical storage violations appeared in 5 of the last 8 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 of the last 8, and consumer advisory violations in 5 of the last 8, indicating systemic issues with cleaning protocols and food handling transparency. Management awareness violations were cited on December 17, 2024 and October 21, 2025. Fire safety violations were documented in 2016 and 2018, including blocked marked exits and a gas odor at the hot table on the cookline. The most recent inspection on April 3, 2026 identified 8 violations including high-priority employee health reporting, approved food source, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and chemical storage issues, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.87
violations / inspection
5.87 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By guest bathrooms chairs and cart in front of exit
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Gas type odor at hot table on cookline. For reporting purposes only.
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.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-08-10: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Partial blocked by chairs by rest rooms **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-08-11:
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Partial blocked by chairs by rest rooms **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By bathrooms, rugs,high chair vacuums and boxes
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Exit door blocked by table/chairs. For reporting purposes only. Rear door by restrooms.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections40 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach last inspected?
- Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach had?
- Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach find?
- Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Clancys Cantina in New Smyrna Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Clancy's Cantina (2015-2018).
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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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