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:

  • AMC NEW SMYRNA 12

    4.4★ 0.1 mi away

  • YACHT CLUB BAR & LOUNG

    4.6★ 0.5 mi away

  • BLACK DOLPHIN INN

    4.9★ 0.7 mi away

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
Photo of MCKENNAS PLACE
Photo: McKenna's Place NSB

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 1,912 reviews
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Overall Score

44 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 10/40
    Grade D
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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