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SCOOPS AND SUBS

223 ST JOE PLAZA, Palm Coast FL 32164 · 386.585.4643

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats11
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2800900
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter hand wash sink. Operator refilled.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in deep freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets has debris. Operator wiped out during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Milk 54F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler over night; Milk 54F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishes in hand washing sink. Person in charge moved dishes.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara, chili, pork not dated. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bottled water on floor. Person in charge picked up water.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled. Person in charge wiped clean.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Board still in back door. Person in charge moved board.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 6.1.25 and establishment is open and operating with no license. Establishment renewed license during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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. Employee who has worked since February does not have any training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used to scoop ice cream topping. Person in charge removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 3 floor tiles missing under mop sink.
Basic/36-17-5
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front; Milk 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment did not have any sanitizer. Person in charge got bleach. Tested at 75ppm.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Cases of Bottled water on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer has ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Crumbs in gaskets on reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.24.
High priority/50-17-3
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 in front cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. establishment has wrapped brownies on counter that aren't labeled. Person in charge placed behind counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons sitting on front counter not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face down in bucket. Person in charge hung up to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Ham, roast beef, turkey, cheese, chicken, tomatoes 47F; ( - Cold Holding). All products made on 12.11.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Ham, roast beef, turkey, cheese, chicken, tomatoes 47F; ( - Cold Holding). All products made on 12.11.
High priority/03A-02-5/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 28, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 does not have any proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2023 · Extension granted for time to train. Time Extended/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Establishment does not have proof of training. Admin Complaint
Aug 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 does not have any proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2023 · Extension granted for time to train. Time Extended
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23.
High priority/50-17-3
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front; tuna salad, chicken salad, tomatoes, lettuce, roast beef, ham, turkey, chicken 48-50F; ( - Cold Holding. All in cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front; tuna salad, chicken salad, tomatoes, lettuce, roast beef, ham, turkey, chicken 48-50F; ( - Cold Holding) At front counter; Meatballs 61F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Meats in reach in cooler in back sliced not dated. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at hand washing sink in back. Person in charge got soap and paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
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 does not have any proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Emailed to operator during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Person in charge ran next door and got bleach.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used as scoops in condiments on counter. Person in charge removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. In kitchen reach in cooler fan is dusty.
Basic/14-74-7
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hanging up to dry. Person in charge hung up.
Basic/42-01-4/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.