FINN’S BEACHSIDE PUB
101 N OCEANSHORE BLVD, Flagler Beach FL 32136 · 386.439.7755
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect near back door inside kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022009416 | Feb 9, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | $800 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender bare hand contact garnish fruit while making drinks at rooftop bar. Discussed with person in charge.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed open glass beer bottle in drink ice at roof top bar. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect near back door inside kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishments observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/26
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed open glass beer bottle in drink ice at roof top bar. See stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one certified food manager expired 03/2026
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several food handlers expired march through June of this year.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with purple liquid stored under stairs near back door missing label.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust
Equipment in poor repair. Observed top of roof top ice machine missing near lid. Observed rust on lid of roof top ice machine cover. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer torn Observed top of reach in freezer disconnected from freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under ware washing in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in deep freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in freezers gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed multiple reach in coolers with gaskets soiled with food debris.
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 at bar. Person in charge swept up and disposed of roach. Observed 11 dead roaches around dish machine. Person in charge swept up and disposed of roaches.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has not done training since 2023 except for 1 employee who is trained as of 5.25.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Upstairs hand washing sink where ice machine is located is missing paper towels and soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Slaw made yesterday is not dated. Person in charge dated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate upstairs has black/mold like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer in dry storage ice buildup.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's restroom upstairs in missing a self closer on it.
Jan 21, 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
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Required employee training expired for some 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 training since June 2023.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen is starting to fall down in kitchen.
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. Ahi thawing in vacuumed packed bags. Still mostly frozen. Person in charge cut all bags open.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door was wide open. Person in charge closed door.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease is on floor behind fryers.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on upside down between uses. 2 ice buckets upside down.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in kitchen has ice buildup.
Stored food not covered. Hamburgers in chest freezer not covered. Person in charge covered.
Aug 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 machines upstairs and downstairs test at 0ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several nozzles upstairs are slimy. Person in charge removed and cleaned.
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. Fish thawing in vacuum sealed bags. Still frozen. Person in charge cut bags.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste bin is missing a lid. Person in charge replaced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal food in beer cooler. Person in charge removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind cook top and fryers on floor.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Addressed immediately and person placed in dish.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Person in charge removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in men's restroom. Person in charge replaced.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid is open. Person in charge closed.
Mar 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded chicken over fries. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
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. Person in charge time stamped.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar. Person in charge labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate in upstairs ice bin has black mold like substance on it.
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. Fish thawed inside bags. Person in charge sliced open.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both ladies restrooms do not have covered trash.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 24 dead roaches 4 along side wall of kitchen,by 4 by dish machine and in 16 in dry storage.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Excess grease on floor behind fryers.
Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor near soda machine. Person in charge moved soda box to store properly.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor. Ice scoop handle laying in ice. Person in charge moved bucket and scoop.
Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Singe serve containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fries sitting on counter. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 on upstairs bar tests at 0ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ice cream mix at bar not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles upstairs in bar. Person in charge labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In upstairs bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches near hot water tank. Person in charge disposed of.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Accumulation of grease on floor under cook line.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor or upside down between uses. At bar downstairs and at bar upstairs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in men's restroom upstairs.
Stored food not covered. Crab bites and jalapeño popper not covered in reach in freezer. Person in charge covered both items.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak in plastic thawing in sink. Person in charge turned on water to run over steaks.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at all hand washing sink upstairs in bar. Person in charge replaced all of them.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has 2 freezers outside the kitchen door that are unsecured. Must submit plan to plan review.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked asparagus not dated in walk in cooler. Person in charge dated yesterday.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in upstairs bar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Upstairs lady's restroom self closer is broken.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in dry storage off kitchen. Person in charge disposed of dead roaches.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer downstairs are torn.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Establishment has 2 freezers outside and unsecured.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has food debris in it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid is open.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen is missing from door to ice machine upstairs.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table in kitchen where sauces are has water in it.
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.