MCKENNAS PLACE
The crowd and the inspector disagree about MCKENNAS PLACE, and it isn't close: 1,912 reviewers settle on 4.5 stars, while its latest health inspection lands at a D, 63/100.
That D comes from 4 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 2 basic violations cited on January 6, 2026. It currently ranks safer than 6% of Volusia County restaurants we grade — close to the bottom of the county. One bright spot — its recent inspections have been trending cleaner. If you want the flavor with fewer question marks, the safer-options list below maps higher-graded kitchens within a short drive.
Loved (4.5★) but failing (D, 63/100) · safer than 6% of Volusia County
Get directions Call (386) 409-3355
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to MCKENNAS PLACE, by Florida DBPR grade:
- YACHT CLUB BAR & LOUNG
- BLACK DOLPHIN INN
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- D (63/100)
- Violations
- 7 total — 4 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic
- Address
- 1443 S DIXIE FREEWAY, New Smyrna Beach, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- American restaurant, Chicken wings restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Irish pub, Raw food restaurant, Restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.5 stars (1912 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Edson Ridge
- Seats
- 150
- Phone
- (386) 409-3355
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleOverall Score
44 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM to 11 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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January 6, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
4 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
-
August 1, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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July 23, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
5 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 4 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×3)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: January 6, 2026