The Landing Strip Tavern
202 Airport Rd, Palm Coast, FL 32164 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800558
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 22 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 24), 6 basic (3 repeats)-12
- Emergency closure on Oct 22, reopened Oct 24Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-20
- Safety score68
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 24, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Operator needs more time.
More time given
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 4 live roaches operator killed on site.
Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Operator ordered new door.
More time given
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Operator needs more time
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed 2 dead roaches near walk in beer cooler.
Administrative complaint
- First visitOct 22, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 11 live roaches 2 crawling underneath cove molding near back door in kitchen area, and 5 still moving near walk in cooler area, and 4 still moving near ice machine and soda station.
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed beer and produce cooler door doesn't properly close shut.
Repeat violation
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Observed walk in cooler shelves has unsealed wood.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood filter covers soiled with grease build up.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed cups at soda station wet nesting.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed 32 dead roaches in kitchen areas behind ice machine 8, 14 behind reach in freezer, and 10 underneath dishwasher machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed gaps beneath back exit doors of kitchen that shine light through.
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.