LOOPERS PAR & GRILLE
100 COOPER LN, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.529.8180
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flies in kitchen and 3 at bar.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, person in charge labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents are soiled in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on oven door. Person in charge removed tongs.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the counter. 2 sanitizer buckets stored on prep tables. Person in charge removed.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fits over French fries. Person in charge moved fish.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Whipping cream not dated. Opened Sunday. Person in charge dated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a cart. Person in charge removed cart.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on ice plate.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on dessert prep table. Person in charge removed drink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Can see daylight under back kitchen door.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall outside walk in cooler has exposed wood on outside. Hand washing sink has spray foam sealer underneath it.
Jun 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 at 10pm. Primed and it tests at 75ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting out; Butter 84F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; shrimp 54F. Per person in charge said out 1 hr. Placed in reach in cooler. Butter sitting on cookline; Butter 84F; ( - Cold Holding). Egg wash 45F, added to time control.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment did not test dish machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of hand washing sink. Person in charge removed cart.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Damp rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Hand washing sink when you walk in has spray foam underneath to prevent it from leaking. Dish machine has plastic wrap underneath person in charge removed plastic.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Piccata dated 12.16, black beans dated 12.31.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon and Mahi thawed in sealed bags. Cut melon and cooked collards not date marked.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Person in charge placed in order.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon, collards not dated.
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 and Mahi thawed in sealed bags.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board is grooved.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind fryers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer has ice buildup.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink tests at 0Ppm. Person in charge replaced. Now test at 200 ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi and halibut thawing in sealed bag.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Case of butter 57F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Case of butter 57F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler cream not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles at bar soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By cart. Person in charge moved cart.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 6 unlabeled spray bottles. Person in charge labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in sugar and flour. Person in charge removed both.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By bar. Vents are soiled.
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. Mahi and halibut thawed in sealed bag. Bag clearly states must stay frozen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Boards are deeply grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at bar are wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge removed oil.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.24.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quart sanitizer is at 0ppm. Plumber switched hot/cold. Person in charge manually made sanitizer buckets.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 120F, hot dogs 120 F; ( - Hot Holding). Both reheated to 165F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have chlorine test strips.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents are soiled.
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, mahi, ahi thawing in drawer in bag. Still frozen. Person in charge cut bags open.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of ice machine. Person in charge removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler doors not shutting. Person in charge placed gaskets so that door would shut.
In-use ice scoop/bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice buckets on top of ice machine. Person in charge removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tests at 0ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the prep table. Person in charge moved sanitizer.
Dec 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 flies in bar area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment can not provide a food manager card. All certificates are in manager car and they're not here.
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 can not provide and training. All certificates are in manager car and they're not here.
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 flies in bar area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment can not provide a food manager card. All certificates are in manager car and they're not here.
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 can not provide and training. All certificates are in manager car and they're not here.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. cooked meatloaf, lobster, and turkey not labeled. Person in charge labeled all items.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishmachine is soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack laying on clean rags. Person in charge removed.
In-use tongs stored on hanging on equipment between uses. Tongs hanging from bread rack. Person in charge removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Person in charge removed rag.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge moved stored properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled all items.
Jul 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 cook making salad with bare hands when I walked in. Immediately addressed and cook dumped salad out washed hands and placed gloves on.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Person in charge was on the phone when I walked in. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and put gloves on.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flies in kitchen and 3 at bar.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server come into kitchen touching glasses with bare hands and not wash hands afterwards. Addressed immediately and person washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler #1; blue cheese, 47F, feta 44F, cheese 49F; ( - Cold Holding). All in cooler overnight. At server station; milk 46F, butter 48F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler #1; blue cheese, 47F, feta 44F, cheese 49F; ( - Cold Holding). All in cooler overnight. At server station; milk 46F, butter 48F
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 at server and cream in reach in cooler not dated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server hand washing sink used to dump ice in.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front of kitchen hand washing sink no hot water. Person in charge fixed sink and hot water is running.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate inside ice machine has mold on it. Person in charge wiped clean.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several phones on prep tables. Person in charge moved phones.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler ahi tuna and pork on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge moved all.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer has ice buildup.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pairs of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Potato chips thawing at room temperature. Potato chips placed in reach in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine; wall has mold on it.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution on floor. Person in charge moved sanitizer.
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