VESSEL SANDWICH CO
213 S 2 ST UNIT 4, Flagler Beach FL 32136 · 386.693-5085
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 45F, in cooler over night.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight brisket (45F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight brisket (45F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in front area hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen area soiled with debris.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in kitchen area.
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Back 2 door; brisket 47F, beef 46F, chowder 45F( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Back 2 door; brisket 47F, beef 46F, chowder 45F( - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in back 2 door reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated Saturday.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash behind make and stove top has food debris on it.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in water in sink. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete on kitchen floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented tomato juice cans.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled.
Food stored on floor. Box of bread on the flour.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor has spots that are bare showing exposed concrete.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and corn meal are not labeled.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over chowder. Person in charge moved eggs.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from lower oven.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor is showing signs of wear and tear. Exposed concrete.
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In chest freezer raw pork belly over bread. Person in charge moved pork belly to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Butter 52F, slaw dressing 45F, buttermilk 52F, pork belly 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 4+ hours; Butter 52F, slaw dressing 45F, buttermilk 52F, pork belly 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose in back of building.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled spray bottle
Food stored on floor. Bread in container on floor., person in charge moved to store properly.
In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatulas under cooking equipment. Person in charge removed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete on cookline thought out kitchen.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef in bottom of cooler overnight 45F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 45F, in cooler over night.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles. Person in charge labeled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacados in make table. Person in charge removed and washed and took stickers off.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Butter is not time stamped. Person in charge time stamped.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp, brisket not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
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.