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DULCE DE LECHE CAFE INC

909 N OCEAN SHORE BLVD UNIT A, Flagler Beach FL 32136 · 3058493381

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats33
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2800664
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic in oil. Out since yesterday.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn at main kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in deep freezer back side of kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of last inspection available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
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Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer multiple stored food items uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 beef over fish.
High priority/08A-17-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out on counter; sausage 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Sausage used for a short time so placed on time control.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday am.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Behind hand washing sink on cook line there is exposed wood.
Basic/14-25-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer in back area has ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. On cook line there is spray foam behind hand washing sink.
Basic/14-47-4
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; tostones not covered. Person in charge covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 27, 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outback sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In storage out back; ceiling is insulation foam board and not smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent is soiled and paint is peeling off of it.
Basic/36-34-5
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer alcapurrias not covered. Person in charge covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach in cooler; rice 47F; ( - Cooling). Inside glass cooler; black beans 56F. Both items in cooler since last night.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach in cooler; rice 47F; ( - Cooling). Inside glass cooler; black beans 56F. Both items in cooler since last night.
High priority/01B-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack old label on container. Person in charge removed.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Containers of chicken soup base with label still on it reused to store black beans in. Addressed and person in charge discarded.
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. In freezer; tamales, croquette's not covered. Person in charge covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak thawing(still frozen) at room temperature. Addressed and person in charge placed in reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice in reach in cooler not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Shell egg on counter broken.
High priority/01B-14-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; eggs 50F, brown sausage 60F; ( - Cold Holding). Added to time control and emailed paperwork.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef not dated marked. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge discarded.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom door not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door is open. Person in charge closed door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both reach in freezers there is ice buildup. In chest and tall 3 door reach in freezers.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom right drawer has black like mold substance of gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal opened bottled water on top shelf of reach in cooler. Person in charge discarded.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in back area by mop sink. Person in charge picked up to store to-go containers.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; items not covered. Person in charge covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At front counter; sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic in oil. Out since yesterday.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil. Out since yesterday.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink. Connected in wrong spot. Person in charge placed in correct spot.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed bowl.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. On prep counter. Person in charge moved to bottom shelf.
Basic/21-19-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water. 71F. Placed water on stove to heat.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avacados still have sticker on them. In with ready to eat produce. Person in charge removed and washed avacados.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 and 1/2&1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys/phone on prep table at front counter. Person in charge removed all.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer has ice buildup inside.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed wet rag.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatorade and apple in front reach in cooler. Person in charge removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed cheese in cooler not covered. Person in charge covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.