Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach
Last inspected:
1518 S Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach has accumulated 213 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The facility has not faced emergency closures or fines but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with warnings issued in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The most frequently cited violations involve outer openings protection, consumer advisories, and proper hand and arm washing. A fire safety inspection in 2025 found a fire extinguisher in the red zone next to the kitchen entrance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.85
violations / inspection
5.85 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Fire extinguisher in the red. Next to kitchen entrance
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.
Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach last inspected?
- Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 12, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach had?
- Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach find?
- Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach was most recently inspected on June 12, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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