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CRAVE SOUTHERN CHOPHOUSE

2000 S OCEANSHORE BLVD · FLAGLER BEACH · Flagler County · FL 32136

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3371677
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8390937
DBPR license2800240

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upstairs; butter 47F; ( – Cold Holding). Lowboy; chicken 45F, seafood stuffing 58F, hush puppy mix 46F; ( – Cold Holding). In wic; Prime rib 49F; ( – Cold Holding) All in coolers overnight. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upstairs; butter 47F; ( – Cold Holding). Discarded. Egg wash, butter, hush puppy mix 57F. Placed on time control and provided paper work. Lowboy; chicken 45F, seafood stuffing 58F, hush puppy mix 46F; ( – Cold Holding). In wic; Prime rib 49F; ( – Cold Holding) All in cooler overnight. In Drawers; chicken 46F; ( – Cold **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lime/calcium inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink downstairs blocked by trash can.

#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. Missing some training.

Basic 5

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon thawing in ROP bag. Person in charge cut open bags. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside walk in cooler; water on floor.

#3Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing filter on 1 part of hood.

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gator and lobster thawing at room temperature. Person in charge placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacados in make table next to ready to eat. Stickers still on avacados. Person in charge took and washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.