DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CAFE VERDE

301 Flagler Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32169
Flagler
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10745676

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - vents over cookline dusty
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - tuna. See stop sale
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - hibiscus syrup (71F - Cold Holding) Observed in speed rack at bar. Manager moved to cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 52-10-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. - Verde Margarita, and Hibiscus Margarita advertised with "fresh lime juice". Operator states lime juice comes from carton. - employee redacted the word fresh on all menus. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards grooved and stained at cook line

Inspection Date: 12/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776411

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine, operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -clean pots and bowls, operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee drink with customer food in stand up reach-in cooler, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying rack, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -beverage station ice bin in kitchen, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -pvc pipe underneath prep sink leaking
  • 24-17-4:Basic - Wet plastic containers dried with a paper towel.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on hot holding table
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. 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. -cooked white rice, per operator cooked on Sunday, 12/15/2024, operator dated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink next to ice machine Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373986

  • 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -lower portion of reach-in cooler next to stove, employee relocated closer to front Corrected On-Site
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -2 door stainless steel reach-in cooler in rear prep area
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -1 tank in storage shed, operator secured Corrected On-Site
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -establishment underwent renovations, increased seating to 88, provided Seating Change Evaluation form.
  • 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. -knives stored in sanitizer solution on cookline, employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -multiple handwash sinks throughout the kitchen -handwash sink in unisex bathroom -handwash sink in bar area Inspector provided handwashing signs, operator posted Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -cut citrus in bar area, operator covered Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 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. -cooked pasta, per employee cooked yesterday at 10:00am lacking date, employee dated Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink next to ice machine has no hot water