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TEXAS ROADHOUSE

1298 PALM COAST PKWY SW, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386-302-4983

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats190
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2800875
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 fly by back door. Person in charge disposed of fly.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
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

Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers; burgers 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Only in drawers for short time. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler. 2nd temperature was 43F. In meat cooler; chicken 68F, chicken 57F, chicken 51F. Person in charge said he left cart out. Person in charge placed ice on product. 2nd temperature; It went from 68F to 54F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep shelf above bacon. Person in charge removed drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes are wet nesting on dish rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on flour are soiled. Person in charge removed lids and placed in dish.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cook line is showing exposed concrete in areas.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawers and microwave handles have debris on them.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Line has grease behind fryers.
Basic/36-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of flour bins soiled. Person in charge washed, rinsed and sanitized flour bins.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer has melted ice cream on bottom shelf.
Basic/22-16-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of fryers the are 2 bare spots showing bare concrete.
Basic/36-02-5
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

7 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is both temperature and chemical. Temperature was 151F so person in charge switched to chemical. Chemical was 0ppm.then turned on booster temp was 180F.
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person change gloves without washing his hands. Addressed and person took gloves of, washed hands then put gloves on.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Knife on rack in cold room soiled. Person in charge removed knife and placed in dish area.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 fly by back door. Person in charge disposed of fly.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In bottom of meat cooler overnight; Honey butter 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of meat cooler overnight; Honey butter 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour. Person in charge removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in flour. Person in charge removed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed wet rag.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cookline; flour container dirty.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in salad cooler. Person in charge wiped dry.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed person touching shirt and no hand wash. Addressed immediately and person washed hands.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 45F, per person in charge out since 11am placed on ice, 2nd temperature of steak 41F; ( - Cold Holding) Butter 45 2nd temperature 43F. Cheese, blue cheese dressing 52F, lettuce 52F, tomatoes 52F; ( - Cold Holding) placed on ice. 2nd temperatures were all 43F and below.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions 122, mushrooms 124F, chili 120F; ( - Hot Holding). All Itens reheated to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Gum and keys next to margarita machine at bar. Person in charge removed and marked personal items and place on bottom shelf.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook missing beard guard. Person in charge addressed and he placed a beard guard on.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour containers are soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Mozzarella sticks not covered. Person in charge covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; Ribs, 48F, chicken 50F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated out for prep. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink. Person in charge replaced.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of flour containers on cook line are soiled. Ice machine has mold.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop sugar. Person in charge removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in dish area has black mold like substance on it and is grooved. Person in charge discarded.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor along cookline has standing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on flour are soiled. Person in charge placed lids in dish area.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
May 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 2, 2024Warning 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles appear to be soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Mar 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed served with phone in her hands. Addressed immediately and she washed her hands.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter; 1/2 and 1/2 67F; ( - Cold Holding). Sitting out during preparation Drawers; steak 47F, steak 46F, chicken 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge only in drawers for 1 hour. Pulled and drawers were not closing. 2nd temperature was 39F. Fry; cheese 67F, cheese 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Chesse was above fill line. Person in charge removed cheese and placed inside cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Clean linens stored in improper location. On top of the breader mix. Person in charge removed.
Basic/21-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At hot prep. Person in charge mopped up.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket was not upside down. Person in charge took and hung to dry.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice accumulation.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several soiled wiping clothes on prep tables. Person in charge removed all.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by cart. Person in charge removed cart.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 4, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers2: ribs, rice, veggies with butter 53F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge items had gone into cooler at 1pm, now 1:30 pm. Items were placed into reach in freezer. 2nd temp 30 minutes later was 42F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Person in charge placed hose Bibb on hose.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink by dish washer. Person in charge refilled paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor/dirty surface between uses. Ice bucket hanging on black/mold like surface. Person in charge removed ice bucket.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in lowboy. Person in charge dried with towel.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry catfish breading not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/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.