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THE VILLAGE CENTER CAFE

2001 WATERSIDE PKWY · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3442542
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8731568
DBPR license2800528

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 flies in kitchen near dish washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In server cooler; Server; butter 50F, sour cream 46F; ( – Cold Holding). Items in cooler overnight.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Server; butter 50F, sour cream 46F; ( – Cold Holding) Items in cooler overnight.

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub brushes in hand washing sink near dish. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold like substance along ice plate.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks outside not secured. Person in charge secured both. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging from fryers. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens have food debris inside them.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of sugar, flour and seafood mixture are soiled. Person in charge cleaned all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in reach in freezer. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of small make table. Person in charge wipe dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.