VILLAGE CENTER CAFE
2001 WATERSIDE PKWY, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386-447-0192
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 flies in kitchen near dish washing area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect at triple sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer in chemical spray bottle stored above salad reach in cooler. Person in charge moved too ware washing.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened gallon of milk from two days ago per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by mop sink blocked by portable hot box.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for quart used at triple sink. Observed no test kit for chlorine dish machine.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermometer or test strips for high temp sanitation dish washer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone sitting on spices on spice rack. Person in charge removed employee phone from on top of food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip-top cooler on cook line door gasket torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under dishwasher in corner of kitchen. Ran cycle and didn't see any leaking water from dishwasher. Person in charge says floor slopes into that corner and cleaning crew scrubs floor with water and it pools in corner. Discussed importance of removing water with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At end of cook line; eggs 48F, cheese 57F, mozzarella 48F, pasta 47F; ( - Cold Holding) Butter 81F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 67F, tomatoes 47F; ( - Cold Holding). On front line; Butter 81F; ( - Cold Holding) In cooler 4+ hours; At end of cook line; eggs 48F, cheese 57F, mozzarella 48F, pasta 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in tall reach in cooler on cook line are torn in the back of door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of hand washing sink. Person in charge cleaned water up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging from oven door and spatula under equipment. Person in charge removed both.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Person in charge cleaned microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink in kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates at server station are face up.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar, no soap at hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced soap.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in all coolers. Person in charge said they are on order.
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 flies in kitchen near dish washing area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In server cooler; Server; butter 50F, sour cream 46F; ( - Cold Holding). Items in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Server; butter 50F, sour cream 46F; ( - Cold Holding) Items in cooler overnight.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub brushes in hand washing sink near dish. Person in charge removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold like substance along ice plate.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks outside not secured. Person in charge secured both.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging from fryers. Person in charge removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens have food debris inside them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of sugar, flour and seafood mixture are soiled. Person in charge cleaned all.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in reach in freezer. Person in charge removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of small make table. Person in charge wipe dry.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar; winder not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks above prep table. 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 by microwave; speaker above food prep area. Person in charge removed both.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind cookline.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Soufflé cup used to scoop slaw. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops on sugar are soiled. Person in charge removed and cleaned.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of chicken salad cooler. Person in charge wiped clean.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Aug 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In mini fridge; Server; butter, sour cream 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Butter/sour cream in cooler 2 hours. Both placed in walk in cooler.
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 walk in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar. Person in charge secured.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage in back of building. Person in charge disposed of.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and phone on prep table. Person in charge removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen has grease throughout and soap scum near dish.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage; onions, tomatoes, soda box on floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline has standing water in it. Person in charge cleaned out.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on dish wall.
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.