Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach

Last inspected:

217 S Flagler Ave, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
Overview

Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach has recorded 24 inspections between August 2022 and November 2025, documenting 119 total violations—an average of approximately 5.0 violations per inspection, consistent with Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across the record: employee health policy violations appeared in 5 inspections, proper hand washing violations in 4 inspections, approved food source violations in 6 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 5 inspections, and time as control violations in 4 inspections. Food contact surface violations were cited in 6 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. An August 2022 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025 identified 24 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health policy and time as control, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

25Inspections
128Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach: Comparison to Flagler County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Flagler County Avg 4.07 violations / inspection 4.07 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Flagler County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach last inspected?
Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 22, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach had?
Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach find?
Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach was most recently inspected on July 22, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach ever been shut down?
No, Friend's Cafe in Flagler Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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