FINN’S BEACHSIDE PUB
101 N OCEANSHORE BLVD · FLAGLER BEACH · Flagler County · FL 32136
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender bare hand contact garnish fruit while making drinks at rooftop bar. Discussed with person in charge.
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed open glass beer bottle in drink ice at roof top bar. See stop sale.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect near back door inside kitchen area.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishments observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/26
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed open glass beer bottle in drink ice at roof top bar. See stop sale.
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one certified food manager expired 03/2026
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several food handlers expired march through June of this year.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with purple liquid stored under stairs near back door missing label.
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed top of roof top ice machine missing near lid. Observed rust on lid of roof top ice machine cover. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer torn Observed top of reach in freezer disconnected from freezer.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under ware washing in kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in deep freezers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in freezers gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed multiple reach in coolers with gaskets soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.