FUNKY PELICAN
215 S OCEAN SHORE BLVD, Flagler Beach FL 32136 · 386 439 0011
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flying insects 1 in kitchen area and 1 in dining area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 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. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator primed 50 ppm.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs benny and crab cake benny not identified as raw on menu. Operator had employees mark on menus before end of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups near soda station wet nesting. Operator placed at dishwasher to be ran again and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in dessert cooler gasket soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Jul 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in dining area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut chicken and sliced ham in walk in cooler past 7 days of preparation.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cut chicken and sliced ham in walk in cooler past 7 days of preparation.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings behind ice machine and bread station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine drop area has dark mold like substance. Operator had employee start cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cookline soiled with dust build up.
Jun 19, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flying insects 1 in kitchen area and 1 in dining area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Cole saw in reach in cooler. Operator removed raw eggs.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent dropping behind bread stands and reach in freezer on sticky traps. Operator started sweeping and cleaning up on site.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has build up. Operator took to dishwasher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine drop station has dark mold like substance. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen and vents soiled with dust build up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep station reach in cooler. Employee removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between cutting board and equipment. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on salad cooler and prep station cooler soiled with dark like substance. Operator had employees clean during inspection.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 home fries and pats of butter. Person in charge time stamped both.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop spices. Person in charge removed soufflé cup.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair walk in cooler gaskets.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes by server station are wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk in freezer are torn.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dishwasher with gloves on and phone in his hands. Took gloves off and did not wash his hands. Addressed immediately and he washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Above cook line; Sausage 120F; ( - Hot Holding). Addressed and added to time control paper work.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb is before splitter. Person in charge removed and added to hose after the splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge took to dish.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of server hand washing sink. Person in charge removed trash.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle on steamer is soiled. Person in charge wiped clean.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on clean dish rack not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on small cooler at end of cook line are torn.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At end of salad, sanitizer bucket on floor. Person in charge picked up and put on top of another bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cook line; flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person go from outside kitchen and through swing doors to prep table and attempt to put gloves on without washing hands first. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and put gloves on.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding; Home fries 107F; ( - Hot Holding). Cook discarded. Placed on time control and documented.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from mop 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 opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at dish. Person in charge refilled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machine have black mold like substance inside.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop hash browns. Person in charge removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on bar top. Person in charge removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between hot holding unit. Person in charge removed knife.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon laying in hash browns. Person in charge removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Lots of personal drinks in coolers. Person in charge removed all drinks.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Feb 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 remodeled outside of building on right side and has added beer coolers that aren't approved by plan review. Beer coolers are outside and are not enclosed or covered.
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer was below 150ppm quat. Person in charge adjusted sanitizer and it tests at 250ppm.
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 butter. Person in charge time stamped.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop 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. 1/2&1/2 opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and slicer have debris on them. Person in charge had both cleaned.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at bar hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced.
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 remodeled outside of building on right side and has added beer coolers that aren't approved by plan review. Beer coolers are outside and are not enclosed or covered.
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. Establishment has not done any training since June 2023.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold on top.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Establishment has cardboard under flour mixture at fry station. Person in charge removed cardboard.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents and air conditioning in kitchen have black mold like substance on them.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Establishment has rags under prep items. Person in charge removed rags.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on lettuce at salad station is burnt. Person in charge replaced.
In-use knife/knives/scrapers stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In dish; spatulas and scraper stored between wall and sink. Person in charge removed all.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Not employee storage area. Purses are stack by cash register. Person in charge moved purses.
Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind and under dish machine has black mold like substance on it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All flours and breading mix not labeled. Person in charge had all labeled.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ric #1; cheese 51F ( - Cold Holding). Cheese was just refilled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and slicer soiled. Person in charge cleaned both.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has forms but has not had them signed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has mold inside.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent cover missing from vent in ceiling. Vent covers are moldy.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing/torn on side of walk in cooler/ freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on soda boxes. Jackets were removed.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer bag of ice on floor. Case of oil on floor in office. Person in charge moved both.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple drinks in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in mop sink. Person in charge picked up and hung to dry.
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