BOSTON'S FISH HOUSE

BOSTON'S FISH HOUSE in NEW SMYRNA BEACH has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.8/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1414 Atlantic Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32169
Beachside
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13457984

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. ice machine light buildup Interior soda nozzles light buildup Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Soda nozzles **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy amount of grease fryer area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
  • 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: On order **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Side of fryers - side of indoor walk in cooler door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Indoor walk in cooler rust causing coating to chip/flake off Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - Drain handsink dish area - waterline for dish machine dripping onto the floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: waterline for dish area **Time Extended**
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Greater than 200 cl **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Shannon Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee with no food handler training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873990

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. ice machine light buildup Interior soda nozzles light buildup Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy amount of grease fryer area Warning
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Side of fryers - side of indoor walk in cooler door Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under three compartment sink, water going out back door Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Indoor walk in cooler rust causing coating to chip/flake off Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black substance dish area Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - Drain handsink dish area - waterline for dish machine dripping onto the floor Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Both outdoor hoses Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Shannon Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee with no food handler training Warning

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753049

  • 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Bottom shelf of glass door wait station cooler, cream 45F. Operator - Thai sauce made with butter 46F on the cookline. Operator iced. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Cream, 47F; thai sauce held off temperature control less than 1 hour, 50F; Operator immediately discarded both itrms **Time Extended**
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
  • 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07:

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831912

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to the shed Warning
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Both sheds Warning
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp, standing water Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 28-24-4:Basic - Upstairs exhaust hood dripping onto the ground Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink, dish sprayer, under three compartment sink Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In the dry storage shed Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 in the outdoor shed in containers Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Bottom shelf of glass door wait station cooler, cream 45F. Operator - Thai sauce made with butter 46F on the cookline. Operator iced. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter/margarine blend 115F in steam table. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door Warning
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Milky Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the closet, purple substance Warning
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to back door

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8753506

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to shed outside Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink prep table Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation
  • 28-24-4:Basic - Grease on the ground around grease recycling container
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Large plastic tubs
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Mandarin oranges
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw chicken 44F and 46F, moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler an hour and half ago. Operator discarded - crab cakes moved from walk in cooler to drawers 44-51F. - Bottom of glass door Pepsi cooler holding half and half at 45f overnight. - butter 61F on top of expo cooler for less than 2 hours Repeat Violation
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Some tags missing or date served missing from tag
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed thermometer at handsink Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items

Inspection Date: 9/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505595

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside dry storage shed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Scheduled to be installed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving rusted, coating peeling off/soiled. Both walk in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outside walk in cooler door gasket hanging/loose Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504711

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside dry storage shed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Scheduled to be installed **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving rusted, coating peeling off/soiled. Both walk in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outside walk in cooler door gasket hanging/loose Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw fish Avantco cooler bottom shelf 46-53F. Stocked within previous 3 hours. Moved to another cooler - raw fish bottom drawer below grill 45F. Moved to another cooler with ice. - butter 63F, Cole slaw 59F, ranch made with cream 61F. Stocked about 2.5 hours earlier. Items removed recover temperature Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Raw fish in cooler next to grill 36-41F Drawers holding cooked asparagus 45-46F, crab cakes 45F. In cooler approximately 3 hours. Operator discarded. Cole slaw on ice 44-48F. Operator ice more full **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504568

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside dry storage shed Warning
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Kitchen Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - Case of dessert topping on the floor under shelving and fryer oil on the floor in dry storage shed - bag hooked up at bag in the box soda area on the floor under shelving Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving rusted, coating peeling off/soiled. Both walk in coolers Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Outside walk in cooler door gasket hanging/loose Warning
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server adding lemon wedges to plated food Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Saffron tomatoes sauce 9/13 Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw fish Avantco cooler bottom shelf 46-53F. Stocked within previous 3 hours. Moved to another cooler - raw fish bottom drawer below grill 45F. Moved to another cooler with ice. - butter 63F, Cole slaw 59F, ranch made with cream 61F. Stocked about 2.5 hours earlier. Items removed recover temperature Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Melted butter/margarine mix 131F stove area - melted butter 115F less than 4 hours at expo window. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Server area, greater than 200 ppm cl. Corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee on cookline rinsed utensils in hand sink Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jesus Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Jesus - no food handler training Warning

Inspection Date: 8/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366177

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - Dry storage shed - wine/liquor storage shelf
  • 29-24-4:Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. outside near shed Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Fryer area, grease. - debris and old food behind reach in cooler
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Sweet potato and regular fries up to 52F. Operator added a time mark to use time as a public health control **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - wire rack next to fryers - air handler/ac closet
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from handsink next to three compartment sink. Leaking from basin
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed his face and then opened and began stocking cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 in the bar
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Indoor cooler cream fraise 44F, cut tomatoes 46F. Unit being serviced at time of inspection.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site