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500 S OCEANSHORE BLVD · FLAGLER BEACH · Flagler County · FL 32136

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3717471
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13755964
DBPR license2800086

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flying insects near dishwasher area.

#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw ahi tuna and trigger fish in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not thawed properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 7

#13Intermediate01C-09-5

Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Oyster tags missing dates.

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has build up.

#15Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna on menu not identified as raw or undercooked. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available for quaternary sanitizer.

#17Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No test kit available for high temperature dish washer.

#18Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted on menu or in restaurant. Emailed operator the sign posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid substance at wait station not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on center cooler and meat cooler on cookline has dark grooves that's no longer cleanable.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at meat cooler torn.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath double door near dry storage.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup at left back reach in cooler in dry storage area near fans.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters covers and gaskets soiled with grease and food debris.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline soiled with food debris.

#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in center reach in cooler on cookline. Operator vacuum out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fully thawed raw ahi tuna and trigger fish in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not thawed properly. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.