Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach
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113 Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach has recorded 11 inspections and 62 violations since 2023, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection — slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been persistent across the record, with employee health reporting cited in 6 of 11 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 5 inspections, and management awareness failures in 4 inspections. Proper cooking temperature violations appeared in 4 inspections. The most recent inspection on October 2, 2025 documented 21 violations including 4 high-priority findings (management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory, and employee health reporting) and was completed with no further action. A prior inspection on May 9, 2025 resulted in a warning issued after 10 violations including 6 high-priority findings were documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach last inspected?
- Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach had?
- Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach find?
- Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview in New Smyrna Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Mermaid Cafe at the Riverview 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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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