Friend's Cafe

217 S Flagler Ave, Flagler Beach, FL 32136 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800423

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 82 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 25, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 5 basic (1 repeat)
-18
Safety score82

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul222026

Routine inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
  More time given
Basic5
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 22, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Operator is currently open and operating with an expired license. Operator paid during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  Eggs Benedict on menus are not properly identified as raw or undercooked.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  No hot water sanitizer testing kit for high temp dishwasher.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Jose hired 3 months ago per employee.
Basic5
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Employee on cookline engaging in food preparation no hair restraint.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Ice buildup up in reach in deep freezer.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Hood filters covers above grill station soiled with grease build up.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Cups at front waiter station wet nesting.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Floor tiles in kitchen area in disrepair.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.