Golden Lion Cafe (the)
501 N Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Bch, FL 32136 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800449
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection1 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed ice in hand wash sink at wait server station.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed shelving in reach in cooler rusted. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet wiping cloth on prep cutting board on cookline. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Onserved reach in cooler shelves right entrance of kitchen soiled with mold like build up.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed standing water in reach in coolers on cook line and outside bar. Employees cleaned out during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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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.