Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FRIEND'S CAFE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3753912
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13855684
DBPR license2800423

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

#7Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

Basic 5

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline engaging in food preparation no hair restraint. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups at front waiter station wet nesting. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen area in disrepair. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in deep freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters covers above grill station soiled with grease build up. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:58 PM.

Violation category totals
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 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.