BEST WESTERN PLUS
200 FLAGLER PLAZA DR, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.439.3939
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025013567 | Oct 4, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 | $600 |
| 5--2024051002 | Mar 6, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed glass door reach in cooler: milk (60F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding); yogurt (59F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they stocked the butter, cream cheese, and yogurts approximately 3.5 hours prior to inspection. Person in charge placed milk, butter, and yogurt in another refrigerator too cool. Milk has been in reach in cooler for over four hours per person in charge. See stop sale.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of glass door reach in cooler shelves soiled with brown colored liquid.
May 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed hard boiled shell-less eggs in bowl in glass door reach in cooler with mold like growth.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed glass door reach in cooler: milk (60F - Cold Holding) for more than four hours per person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed glass door reach in cooler: milk (60F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding); yogurt (59F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they stocked the butter, cream cheese, and yogurts approximately 3.5 hours prior to inspection. Person in charge placed milk, butter, and yogurt in another refrigerator too cool. Milk has been in reach in cooler for over four hours per person in charge. See stop sale.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot holding lid on front counter repaired with plastic wrap.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable rotten odor coming from glass door reach in cooler at buffet counter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of glass door reach in cooler shelves soiled with brown colored liquid.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed two apples on buffet not wrapped. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed apples in kitchen to be washed air dried and wrapped.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed in Glass door yogurt reach in cooler: milk (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (45F - Cold Holding) ambient air 50F left in cooler for approximately a day per person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Glass door yogurt reach in cooler: milk (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (45F - Cold Holding) ambient air 50F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened on Tuesday per person in charge not date marked. Person in charge added date mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge added paper towels too hand washing station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed scrambled eggs and cooked hotdogs from previous days stored in glass door reach in cooler not date marked.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal employee food not storage separately from establishment food. Person in charge moved employee food to employee refrigerator.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass/plastic viewing window missing on buffet hot plate self closing lid. Person in charge has plastic wrap wrapped around lid as a sneeze guard however the plastic wrap isn't easily cleanable or smooth. Person in charge stated they will order new lid.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in kitchen hand washing station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drink machine in lobby soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of shelves on glass door reach in cooler on buffet soiled with black/green/white mold like substance. Observed interior shelves on glass door reach in cooler in office soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed yogurt reach in cooler interior shelves show rust.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped plastic knives stored with knife blade facing up on buffet line. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge had employee invert knives.
Dec 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
Oct 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.24.
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.
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.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed kitchen staff wash hands in 3CS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing behind wall where 3 compartment sink is located.
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.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen is soiled.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometers in cold holding units.
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.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Below 3 compartment sink there is exposed concrete.
May 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. 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 is missing a food manager.
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 proof of any training.
Mar 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
No certified food manager for establishment. 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 is missing a food manager.
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 proof of any training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand washing sink inside kitchen. Person in charge replaced both.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding along wall where 3 compartment sink is located. Also cabinet is missing door and baseboards.
Food stored on floor. Apple juice on floor. Person in charge moved to store properly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under 3 compartment sink there is exposed concrete.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2323 N STATE ST UNIT 55, Bunnell — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 walk in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
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.