Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach

Last inspected:

521 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Overview

Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach was emergency-closed on December 12, 2024 for rodent activity. The facility has recorded 14 inspections and 120 violations since early 2025, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections, including management awareness failures, consumer advisory violations, proper cooking temperature violations, and employee health policy violations. The facility received a disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines. Most recent inspections show continued compliance challenges: a January 6, 2026 inspection found 5 violations (4 intermediate, 1 basic) and resulted in "Call Back - Complied," while a December 18, 2025 inspection documented 7 violations (1 high-priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic) with "Call Back - Extension given, pending" disposition.

Most recent closure: December 12, 2024 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

15Inspections
138Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages

This Facility 9.2 violations / inspection 9.2 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg 5.87 violations / inspection 5.87 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Volusia County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 16:22:00

Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2024071335 $400.00 Dec 12, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

— 2 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 7 inspections42 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections46 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach last inspected?
Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach last shut down?
Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach was last shut down on December 12, 2024 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 Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach had?
Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach find?
Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 18 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach been fined?
Ocean Breeze Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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