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THE VILLAGE CENTER CAFE

2001 WATERSIDE PKWY · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3606133
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10891952
DBPR license2800528

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At end of cook line; eggs 48F, cheese 57F, mozzarella 48F, pasta 47F; ( – Cold Holding) Butter 81F **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 67F, tomatoes 47F; ( – Cold Holding). On front line; Butter 81F; ( – Cold Holding) In cooler 4+ hours; At end of cook line; eggs 48F, cheese 57F, mozzarella 48F, pasta 47F; ( – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in tall reach in cooler on cook line are torn in the back of door.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of hand washing sink. Person in charge cleaned water up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging from oven door and spatula under equipment. Person in charge removed both. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Person in charge cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink in kitchen.

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates at server station are face up.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.