FINN’S BEACHSIDE PUB
101 N OCEANSHORE BLVD · FLAGLER BEACH · Flagler County · FL 32136
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In external outdoor storage area adjacent to restaurant, observed approximately 20 roach droppings by the hole in the wall between dry storage and liquor storage. Observed 3 egg casings in same area as well. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the dish washing area by hole in the wall. Observed approximately 35 rodent droppings on the shelving holding liquor bottles in storage area off of office. Observed 3 rodent droppings on the floor in the office, one on the desk. Observed approximately 21 rodent droppings on the floor of the liquor storage area off of office. Observed 5 rodent droppings on the floor under the air conditioner equipment by the walk in. Observed 4 rodent droppings to the right of the ice bin in the down stairs bar area. Person in charge began sweeping and sanitizing during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler sour cream and salsa 48-50°F. Items above fill line person in charge states moved from walk in approximately 1 hour ago, moved to drawers below. Retemped below 43°F. In reach in cooler at bar sour cream 46°F, person in charge states moved from walk in 2 hours ago, moved back to unit holding temperature as ambient of unit is 45°F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing outside back door with red hose attached, also missing on second floor bar area with green hose attached. Needed on each side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 7
03C-89-4Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. At the time of inspection person in charge states establishment par cooks chicken wings to 150-160°, then flash fries. No written procedures, and wings not marked as raw in walk in cooler.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled and shelf in walk in cooler storing liquor with black mold like substance.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna served rare-medium rare per cook with no disclosure on the menu. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. At the time of inspection, establishment has two freezers outside back door of establishment. Also one sink has been removed in storage area according to plans, only one sink in storage area, person in charge states is using said sink as mop sink and hand sink. Storage area has two freezers, dry storage and ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by ice machine in upper bar area.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on duty working since October per person in charge with no training.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Asparagus in walk in cooler made Monday per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In storage area, cases of bad in box soda stored on the floor. Also drink mixes in cans and plastic bottles stored on floor.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under dish washing area, also hole under floor in liquor storage area off of office along baseboards. Hole in wall in storage area adjacent to restaurant under sink.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door to the left of sliding glass door missing self closing mechanism.
32-17-4Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At restrooms upstairs by bar area, self closing mechanism rusted at womens restroom, missing piece in mens.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:18 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.