THE GENERAL PUBLIC HOUSE

Name: THE GENERAL PUBLIC HOUSE
Address: 501 CANAL ST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL, 32168, US
Rating: 64.9

501 CANAL ST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168

License #7407234

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64.9 Grade F / 100

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC HOUSE in NEW SMYRNA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 3, 2025. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 79 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 75 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on December 3, 2025 shows 11 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.

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Inspection coverage

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Dispenser empty. Buckets at 0 ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm cl
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork empanadas 11/21 Sofrito 11/12 Goat cheese spread 11/21 Turkey 11/25 Dates all incorrect per manager
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained grooves cutting boards
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In the bar, greater than 400 ppm quat
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case on the floor in the freezer
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged meats left at room temp
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 76F out and returned to cooler per operator
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled or incorrectly labeled, dish area

Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer flooring
[08B-52-4] Food stored under dripping water. Slow drip from walk in cooler ceiling onto food containers, left side of walk in cooler facing fan
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on cookline prep area
[52-03-4] Establishment advertised blue crab on menu/menu board but served blue swimming crab. On specials menu from the weekend. Operator discarded menus, no longer in use.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machines 0 ppm cl. Main dish corrected to 200 ppm cl. Bar dish machine 50 ppm cl.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the walk in cooler and bar
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pasta, walk in cooler
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. - 3 on the floor behind reach in cooler - in dry storage
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bacon jam 9/4 Brisket 9/9 Cooked shrimp 9/8
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Smoked salmon dated 9/8, should be 9/14 per chef
[08B-56-4] Can of red bull stored in ice used for drinks.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained/soiled gaskets cookline freezer - stained/discolored cookline cooler cutting boards - interior ice machine in the bar, not used for drinks per operator

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover Hood filters
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - employee drying with a towel
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
[08B-52-4] Food stored under dripping water. Water dripping from the seam in the walk-in cooler ceiling onto food containers
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.top of mahcine
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 on cookline 2 around mop sink
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm cl
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on cutting board 1 on cookline freezer gaskets 3 on wall mop sink area. 4 on the wall in the dish machine/three compartment sink area t 3 under dish machine 6+ in dry storage 1 in the bar
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler stocked between 5.25 and 3.75 hours earlier per operator: risotto 50F, turkey 49F, shredded cheese 48F. Diced tomatoes 48F, egg 45F, shrimp 46F
[11-26-1] 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. Hosts with no food handler training
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer flooring
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes, chicken soup, pork for empanadas, empanadas on speed rack
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. No sanitizer in bucket. Operator mixed new solution with chlorine
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior avantco oven Reach in freezer and cooler gaskets on cookline
[35A-09-4] Presence of live ants. Several along the wall behind handsink and wall across from ice machine
[52-10-4] Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Fresh Florida orange juice on menu. Bartender provided a carton from concentrate used for beverage.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 3 in dry storage
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Multiple containers in the walk-in cooler.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Au jus 7/9 Corn 7/10 Bacon jam 6/26 Spin dip 7/10 Soufflé cups of risotto 7/3 Ranch 7/9 Beef empanadas 7/9 Pork empanadas 7/10 and 7/7 Veg empanadas 7/10 Salmon dip 6/22 Beef for empanadas 7/10 Tzatziki 6/19

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