Black Dolphin Inn
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
74
Score
The Black Dolphin Inn, located at 916 S Riverside Dr, New Smyrna Beach, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on April 6, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection noted one major and four minor violations, including issues with in-use tongs, soiled nonfood-contact surfaces, and the drying of silverware. While most of its eight inspections have been low-risk, the facility has had repeat violations in the past.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
64
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
86
Violations — Apr 6, 2026 Inspection
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris , operator states professional cleaning is scheduled **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
24-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -short stainless steel reach-in cooler in kitchen
29-49-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Jesse C., Taylor S., and Chris L.
53B-13-5
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