THE VILLAGE CENTER CAFE
2001 WATERSIDE PKWY · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect at triple sink.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer in chemical spray bottle stored above salad reach in cooler. Person in charge moved too ware washing. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened gallon of milk from two days ago per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by mop sink blocked by portable hot box.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for quart used at triple sink. Observed no test kit for chlorine dish machine.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermometer or test strips for high temp sanitation dish washer.
Basic 4
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone sitting on spices on spice rack. Person in charge removed employee phone from on top of food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip-top cooler on cook line door gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under dishwasher in corner of kitchen. Ran cycle and didn't see any leaking water from dishwasher. Person in charge says floor slopes into that corner and cleaning crew scrubs floor with water and it pools in corner. Discussed importance of removing water with person in charge. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:00 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.