How many health inspections has FRIEND'S CAFE had?

FRIEND'S CAFE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FRIEND'S CAFE ever been shut down?

No, FRIEND'S CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FRIEND'S CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at FRIEND'S CAFE are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

FRIEND'S CAFE

217 S FLAGLER AVE, Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Flagler County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RHEINLANDER'S III INC · License: SEA2800423

FRIEND'S CAFE in Flagler Beach, FL has 22 inspections on record with 101 total violations (4.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

101Violations

0Closures

Data current as of December 19, 2024

Inspection History (22)

Dec 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jan 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 31, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Dec 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Jan 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Aug 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

FRIEND'S CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Flagler County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.18.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FRIEND'S CAFE had?: FRIEND'S CAFE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FRIEND'S CAFE ever been shut down?: No, FRIEND'S CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FRIEND'S CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at FRIEND'S CAFE are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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