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200 FLAGLER PLAZA DR · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3480167
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8791164
DBPR license2800568

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Establishment was not sanitizing there dishes because they didn't have sanitizer. Explained how bleach will work and person in charge got bleach and set up and it tested at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.24. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 7

#11Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler opened yesterday not dated.

#12Intermediate53B-15-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Establishment does not have basic food safety training in place. Kitchen person has no knowledge.

#13Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed kitchen staff wash hands in 3CS.

#14Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Air conditioner blocking hand washing sink is draining into hand washing sink. Person in charge removed air conditioner and drain from sink.

#15Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment still does not have a certified food manager in place. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink is Can not get to hand washing sink because it's blocked by air conditioning unit. Person in charge removed air conditioner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have any food safety training in place. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable and are dusty.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing behind wall where 3 compartment sink is located. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Chargers on prep table. Personal food not id'd.

#4Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Ac blocking hand washing sink is on a piece of dry way that is crumbling.

#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen is soiled.

#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometers in cold holding units.

#7Basic08B-04-4

Basic – Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Cheese, oatmeal, ham, salsa not covered with self closing hinged lids. Sausage gravy does not have a self closing hinged lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Below 3 compartment sink there is exposed concrete. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.