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225 CYPRESS EDGE DR · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32164

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3764559
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13871182
DBPR license2800923

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator added bleach sanitizer 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool inside of hand wash sink at front counter server station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with orange liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine deflector soiled with dark mold like substance. Operator removed and cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on front line engaging in food prep with no hair restraint.

#3Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shrimp in cardboard boxes in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between cooler and fryer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters covers soiled with grease build up in kitchen. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with dark build up. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator cleaned out water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.