How many restaurants are in Flagler County?

Flagler County, Florida has 334 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Flagler County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Flagler County is 84.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Flagler County this year?

8 food establishments in Flagler County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Flagler County?

The most frequently cited violations in Flagler County are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Flagler County?

McDonalds has the most locations in Flagler County with 4 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Flagler County?

Thai by Thai in Palm Coast was shut down on March 2, 2026 for rodent activity.

How does Flagler County compare to the Florida state average?

Flagler County has a pass rate of 84.7%, which is 1.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Flagler County?

Food establishments in Flagler County have an average of 15.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Flagler County been assessed?

Food establishments in Flagler County have been assessed $26,640 in fines across 69 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $392 and the largest single fine was $1,200.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Flagler County restaurants?

146 fire safety violations have been documented across 74 food establishments in Flagler County. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Flagler County inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Flagler County, Florida has 107 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 240 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Flagler County?

FDACS has issued 149 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Flagler County, including 32 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Flagler County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Flagler County Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Flagler County, Florida has 334 food establishments with 5,198 inspections on record. 8 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 84.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.1 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Thai by Thai in Palm Coast, shut down March 2, 2026 for rodent activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Beach Front Grille in Flagler Beach on December 18, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

334Facilities

5,198Total Inspections

8Closures 2026

84.7%Pass Rate

4.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Beach Front Grille	Flagler Beach	37	192	3
Redneck Rick Backyard Cooking LLC	Bunnell	48	247	2
Kawa Sushi	Palm Coast	31	179	2
Anchor	Flagler Beach	28	174	2
Stoner's Pizza Joint Palm Coast	Palm Coast	35	145	2

Flagler County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Flagler County 84.7% Pass Rate 84.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Flagler County 4.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Flagler County 2.4 Closures per 100 Facilities 2.4

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Flagler County Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	City	Reason
Mar 2, 2026	Thai by Thai	Palm Coast	Rodent activity

Flagler County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 5	Terranova's Italian Restaurant	Bunnell	1	Call Back - Extension given, pending
May 5	Rockys Pizzeria and Restsaurant	Flagler	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 24	Faro	Flagler Beach	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 24	Red Koi	Palm Coast	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 24	Sally's Ice Cream	Flagler Beach	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 24	Cajun Beach	Flagler Beach	2	Call Back - Extension given, pending
Apr 24	Red Clover	Palm Coast	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 23	Portuguese American Cultural Center	Palm Coast	1	Call Back - Extension given, pending
Apr 23	Crave’s Coastal Kitchen	Flagler Beach	6 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 23	Cajun Beach	Flagler Beach	9 (3 high)	Administrative complaint recommended

Flagler County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	47,964
03	Employee health reporting	45,689
14	Food contact surfaces	44,034
36	Proper ventilation	38,388
08	Proper hand/arm washing	32,335

Flagler County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

69Actions on Record

$26,640Total Fines

$392Avg Fine

$1,200Largest Fine

55Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Dec 18, 2025	Beach Front Grille	$800	5--2025065302
Aug 1, 2025	Best Western Plus	$600	5--2025013567
Dec 10, 2025	Bamboo Creek China Bistro	$600	5--2025077347
Mar 5, 2026	Bartletts	$600	5--2025090056
Apr 13, 2026	Outback Steakhouse #1040	$600	5--2026022042
Mar 31, 2026	Bartletts (rear House)	$400	5--2025089333
Dec 11, 2025	Cypress Knoll Golf & Country Club	$400	5--2025082279
Aug 13, 2025	Beach Front Grille	$400	5--2025025297
Feb 9, 2026	Hi Tulip Cafe	$400	5--2026004404
Jan 5, 2026	Moes Southwest Grill #1434	$400	5--2025067180

Flagler County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

146Fire Violations

74Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	63
Missing boiler certificate/report	29
Fire extinguisher in red zone	18
Propane tank stored inside building	13
Other fire safety violation	12
Cooking without hood suppression	11

Flagler County Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Flagler County has 107 FDACS-regulated facilities with 240 inspections on record and 149 stop-sale orders issued.

107Retail Facilities

240FDACS Inspections

149Stop-Sale Orders

32Orders in 2026

Flagler County FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	City	Product	Reason
Mar 31, 2026	Herbal-connections-408936	Palm Coast	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro…
Mar 31, 2026	Herbal-connections-408936	Palm Coast	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing i…
Mar 31, 2026	Herbal-connections-408936	Palm Coast	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mar 31, 2026	Herbal-connections-408936	Palm Coast	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mar 31, 2026	Herbal-connections-408936	Palm Coast	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mar 31, 2026	Herbal-connections-408936	Palm Coast	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mar 31, 2026	Herbal-connections-408936	Palm Coast	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 31, 2026	Herbal-connections-408936	Palm Coast	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Mar 31, 2026	Herbal-connections-408936	Palm Coast	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
Mar 31, 2026	Herbal-connections-408936	Palm Coast	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Flagler County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	44
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	39
3-305.11	Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food	21
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	20
4-601.11(C)	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food	19

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Flagler County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	4	57	2,871
Starbucks	2	77	1,170
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Dominos	1	20	89
Target	1	15	249
Winn-Dixie	1	170	584
Aldi	1	2	310
Crumbl Cookies	1	1	180

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Flagler County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	4	276	0
Subway	3	103	0
Wendys	3	396	0
Dunkin	3	144	0
Firehouse Subs	2	127	2
Tropical Smoothie	2	72	0
Taco Bell	2	96	0
Carrabbas	1	184	0
Cracker Barrel	1	95	0
Ihop	1	56	0

Flagler County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Flagler County?: Flagler County, Florida has 334 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Flagler County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Flagler County is 84.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Flagler County this year?: 8 food establishments in Flagler County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Flagler County?: The most frequently cited violations in Flagler County are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Flagler County?: McDonalds has the most locations in Flagler County with 4 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Flagler County?: Thai by Thai in Palm Coast was shut down on March 2, 2026 for rodent activity.
How does Flagler County compare to the Florida state average?: Flagler County has a pass rate of 84.7%, which is 1.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Flagler County?: Food establishments in Flagler County have an average of 15.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Flagler County been assessed?: Food establishments in Flagler County have been assessed $26,640 in fines across 69 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $392 and the largest single fine was $1,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Flagler County restaurants?: 146 fire safety violations have been documented across 74 food establishments in Flagler County. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Flagler County inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Flagler County, Florida has 107 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 240 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Flagler County?: FDACS has issued 149 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Flagler County, including 32 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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