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BEACH FRONT

2444 S OCEAN SHORE BLVD, Flagler Beach FL 32136 · 3866934839

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2800759
Grade history
JAN 25
MAR 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawl under 2 door lowboy on cookline.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2025065302Jul 14, 2025Dec 18, 2025$800
5--2025025297Jan 2, 2025Aug 13, 2025$400
5--2022054604Aug 2, 2022Dec 9, 2022$400

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher sanitizer 0ppm. Operator primed 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect in kitchen area not landing on any food.
High priority/35A-02-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza make reach in cooler cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with dark mold like substance. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler pizza make gaskets has mold like substance. Operator started cleaning during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom interior pizza reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floors concrete unsealed.
Basic/36-02-5
The state's own report →
Sep 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 59F; ( - Cold Holding). Butter added to time control.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer opened 2 days ago not dated. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in corn salsa. Person in charge removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on end reach in cooler are torn.
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing on cook line. Person in charge replaced sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout is unsealed concrete.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Back wall has spray foam on it.
Basic/36-30-4
Jul 15, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 11 live roaches under hand washing sink on cook line. And 3 under stove on cook line.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Milk, Alfredo, roast beef, shrimp, corn, tomatoes 52F, lettuce 53F, garlic butter 72F, pasta 53F; ( - Cold Holding) In cooler over night; Reach in cooler #2; cheese 60F, lettuce 60F, tomatoes, blue cheese 53F, chicken 52F, tenders, wings 52F, haddock, calimari, shrimp 52F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Milk, Alfredo, roast beef, shrimp, corn, tomatoes 52F, lettuce 53F, garlic butter 72F, pasta 53F; ( - Cold Holding) In cooler over night; Reach in cooler #2; cheese 60F, lettuce 60F, tomatoes, blue cheese 53F, chicken 52F, tenders, wings 52F, haddock, calimari, shrimp 52F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Both reach in coolers #1 and #2 are not keeping food cold. #1 is 53F and #2 is 62F.
Basic/14-74-7
Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce on floor in dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from door. Person in charge removed.
Basic/10-20-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has mold on it.
Basic/22-20-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pans on dish rack not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
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. Mahi and salmon thawed in vacuumed sealed bags. Package says to remove from bag and thaw from frozen.
Basic/06-09-1/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza containers are cracked and broken.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind fryers.
Basic/36-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen has unsealed concrete. Also, floor tiles at back bar and cracked/missing.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 3, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 2, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings in front corner of inside bar and 8 under ice well at front of bar. It appears the rodents are chewing through spray foam from outside of building, then coming in. Rodent droppings in inside bar are isolated to front corner of bar.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 each Ahi Tuna thawed in sealed bags.
High priority/01B-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. 3 each of ahi tuna thawed in sealed bag in drawers.
Basic/06-09-1
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing in entire kitchen.
Basic/36-03-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles are missing in inside bar.
Basic/36-17-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink on cookline.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All shelves in kitchen are rusted. Clean dish rack and bottoms of wire shelves.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of 3 door lowboy and cooler next to it.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors throughout kitchen, prep areas and dishwashing area have unsealed concrete.
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cookline has grease on it.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flies in middle bar.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawl under 2 door lowboy on cookline.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Make; cheese 44F, tomatoes 52F,chicken 44F cold holding. in 2 door; Crab cakes45F, scallops 45F, soup 45F, wings 45F, cooked potatoes 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Make; cheese 44F, tomatoes 52F,chicken 44F cold holding. in 2 door; Crab cakes45F, scallops 45F, soup 45F, wings 45F, cooked potatoes 45F; ( - Cold Holding) 3 door tall; salads 53F,( - Cold Holding) 3 door tall; salads 53F,( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on shell eggs on cookline. Person in charge time stamped.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink on cookline used to thaw meat in. Person in charge removed and washed hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black/mold like substance on ice plate.
Basic/22-20-5
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches at end of cookline.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 3 door, and 2 door lowboy coolers at end of cookline are torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. In beer cooler soda box on floor. Person in charge picked up and stored correctly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bins sitting on floor. Person in charge picked up and washed.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door and 3 door lowboy coolers are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil on shelf in pizza.
Basic/14-20-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of 2 door lowboy on cookline. Walk in cooler has water on floor.
Basic/29-49-6
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In hand washing sink on cookline; meat thawing..still frozen. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in corner (at end of line) and next to ice machine not smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-30-4
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 flies at inside bar.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook line drawers in top right side; cooked chicken, pork, sausage 58F, sauerkraut, cheese 54F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter; butter 44F; ( - Cold holding) On cook line drawers in top right side; cooked chicken, pork, sausage 58F, sauerkraut, cheese 54F; Server station; butter 63F; ( - Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on batter at fry station. Person in charge time stamped.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1/2&1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on cookline or at the inside bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn on #10 reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Tortillas and oil on floor in storage area. Person in charge picked up to store properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand washing sink on cookline and at the inside bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on #10 reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer on prep counter. Person in charge removed.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cookline and throughout kitchen have unsealed concrete floor where paint is peeling off. Also around server station cove mold in missing.
Basic/36-02-5
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee come through kitchen and not wash hands first. Addressed immediately and person washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Drawers; lobster 49F, chicken salad 44F, crab cake 47F; ( - Cold Holding) Pizza; ham, sausage, cheese, pepperoni, marinara 52F, pizzas 59F; ( - Cold Holding) all in coolers overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top next to fryers; peppers 45F; ( - Cold Holding) Drawers; lobster 49F, chicken salad 44F, crab cake 47F; ( - Cold Holding) Pizza; ham, sausage, cheese, pepperoni, marinara 52F, pizzas 59F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
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 opened yesterday no date. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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 proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles at hand washing sink in kitchen. Person in charge labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice plate has mold on it. Person in charge cleaned ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back. Screen door has hole in it.
Basic/36-60-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottoms of last reach in cooler on cookline and in pizza cooler.
Basic/29-49-6

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.