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DELFINOS

200 OCEAN CREST DR, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 866-841-0287

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats128
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2800612
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding; Marinara 78F, reheated marinara to 196F, short ribs 118F, reheated to 170F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed chili date marked 2/4 in walk-in cooler. Observed ricotta cheese mixed with fresh cooked garlic date marked 1/27. Person in charge disposed of both products.
High priority/01B-24-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance on interior deflector plate in ice bin. Discuss with person in charge.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in food prep area soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; raw chicken, raw calamari over ready to eat chicken. Person in charge rearranged all items.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold like substance on ice plate.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Soufflé cup in Parmesan cheese. Person in charge removed cup.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer has crumbs on bottom shelf.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 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. Dish machine at 0ppm. Called repair company who came out and repaired. Tests at 75ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
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 not dated. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed knife.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 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. Both ice machines have black substance on ice plate.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese. Person in charge removed scoop.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer in hallway.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand washing sink when yo walk into kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottled water inside reach in cooler. Person in charge removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding; Marinara 78F, reheated marinara to 196F, short ribs 118F, reheated to 170F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At server station; ice machine has black mold like substance on inside sides and back.
Basic/22-20-5
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth lining shell eggs in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed cloth.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrective Action Taken
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink; mop hanging in sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Feb 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not in order.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing last date sold.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle. Person in charge labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Back wall has food debris.
Basic/36-01-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottled water in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Person in charge removed both.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both in the kitchen and at the bar; ice machines have mold inside.
Basic/22-20-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand washing sink.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.