Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach
Last inspected:
556 E 3 Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach has accumulated 483 violations across 48 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.1 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with administrative complaints recommended four times and warnings issued four times. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting. In July 2025, inspectors found 17 violations including six high-priority items, followed by a callback inspection two days later.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
10.2
violations / inspection
10.2 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
Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $720.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025042524 | $400.00 | Apr 23, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2023053858 | $120.00 | Jun 23, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2019060362 | $200.00 | Oct 17, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 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. Overcharge, in the main kitchen
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.
Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (49)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 9 inspections55 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections40 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections42 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach last inspected?
- Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach had?
- Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach has had 49 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach find?
- Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $720.00 in fines.
- How much has Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach been fined?
- Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach has been fined a total of $720.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Garlic Main Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Garlic Main Kitchen (2022).
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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.
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