Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

FRIEND'S CAFE

217 S FLAGLER AVE · FLAGLER BEACH · Flagler County · FL 32136

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3753912
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13792414
DBPR license2800423

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator is currently open and operating with an expired license. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menus are not properly identified as raw or undercooked. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No hot water sanitizer testing kit for high temp dishwasher.

#9Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Jose hired 3 months ago per employee.

Basic 5

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline engaging in food preparation no hair restraint.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups at front waiter station wet nesting.

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen area in disrepair.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in deep freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters covers above grill station soiled with grease build up.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.