Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach

Last inspected:

3406 Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Overview

Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach has 23 inspections on record from 2016 to November 2025, documenting 130 total violations — an average of 5.7 violations per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure but has been cited for recurring high-priority violations across multiple inspections: employee health policy violations appeared in 8 of the last 10 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 of the last 8, and hand washing or handwashing facility violations in at least 4 recent inspections. Fire safety violations were documented in 2019 and 2016 for blocked marked exits. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025 documented 15 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, parasite destruction, employee health reporting, and chemical storage, resulting in no further action. A December 2023 inspection resulted in a formal warning issued after 7 violations were found.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
138Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg 5.87 violations / inspection 5.87 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Volusia County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Upstairs hallway

Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach last inspected?
Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach had?
Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach has had 24 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 Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach find?
Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach ever been shut down?
No, Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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 Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Sonapa Grille in New Smyrna Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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