CRAVE’S COASTAL KITCHEN
2000 S OCEANSHORE BLVD, Flagler Beach FL 32136 · 9545577386
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Server; ranch 47F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed collard greens date marked 4/17 in walk-in cooler. Person in charge disposed of greens.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red sauce (119F - Hot Holding) person in charge placed on flat top to reheat and added more water to steamer table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee drink on prep table near deli slicer. Person in charge removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed some gaskets on cook line coolers soiled torn.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles in ware washing area cracked and missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers soiled with food debris.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Server; ranch 47F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Server; ranch 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream and milk open Tuesday not dated. Person in charge dated.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on walk in cooler door.
In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula in between wall and electrical outlet. Person in charge removed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Tile floor in kitchen and dish area have deep grooves. Water gets trapped in grooves.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish rack.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood in bar upstairs needs to be painted. Also spray foam in window in dish.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under slicer; bottom of prep shelf is rusted.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By dishwasher; unsealed floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Walk in cooler is dripping water into a bucket.
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Grouper in bags thawing bag clearly states must remove before thawing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler overnight; Fish 45F, chicken 45F, lobster tails 45F, salmon 46F, rice 45F, hush buppies 45F, butter 46F, milk 45F, cheese 46F, raw prime rib 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47F. Cheese was above fill line. Person in charge remove cheese and placed inside cooler. In walk in cooler; Fish 45F, chicken 45F, lobster tails 45F, salmon 46F, rice 45F, hush buppies 45F, butter 46F, milk 45F, cheese 46F, raw prime rib 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge he thinks cooler is going through a defrost. He called repair person.
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 has not done any training since 2023.
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. Grouper thawing in bag that says to keep frozen until you thaw it and then says the must be removed from bag before thawing.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Walk in cooler is dripping water into a bucket.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw crab over French fries. Person in charge moved crab.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on back sink.
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 not dated. Person in charge dated.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at downstairs bar are wet nesting. Person in charge unstacked glasses.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf and corner wall of kitchen are not sealed/painted.
Jul 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lime/calcium inside ice machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink downstairs blocked by trash can.
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.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside walk in cooler; water on floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing filter on 1 part of hood.
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.
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.
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