Break-Awayz @ the Beach
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Break-Awayz @ the Beach has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Flagler Beach facility scores 75, putting Break-Awayz @ the Beach on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar soiled with food debris. Person in charge had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for dish machine. Person in charge will order new kit per person in charge.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station by ice machine. Person in charge added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand washing station by ice machine. Person in charge added sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
70
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Blue cheese 51F, shredded chicken 47F, wings 47F; ( - Cold Holding). All in cooler 8+hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All in reach in cooler 8+ hours; Blue cheese 51F, shredded chicken 47F, wings 47F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches near side door off cook line. Employee disposed of roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Blue cheese 51F.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Blue cheese dated 9.7-today is 9.18.
02C-03-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing by ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water. Person in charge emptied water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine there is black mold like substance on wall.
36-27-5
43
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tests at 0ppm. sanitizer was empty. New sanitizer was 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining parsley.
14-86-1
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed waitress come through a door and get ice and go back out without washing hands first.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Parsley lined by paper towel. In drawers; tuna and redfish thawing in vacuumed sealed bags. Fish thawed out
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment can not provide training of food manager and has 4+ people.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some people need training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In drawers; tuna and redfish thawing in vacuumed sealed bags. Fish thawed out. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn on 2 door tall reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife under top ovens. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top ovens have food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On rack; fish, tuna, and crab thawing on shelf. Still frozen. Person in charge placed rack in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
32
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate is slimy. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as a scoop in hummus. Person in charge removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna thawing in ROP BAG. Still frozen. Person in charge cut bags open. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. I dead roach on floor across from dish machine. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle is missing on reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of cabbage on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge picked up and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Pizza paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. Pizza paddle under oven. Person in charge removed and placed in dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at room temperature. Still frozen. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete next to ice machine.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back room panko not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In white reach in cooler off line; Cream 46F; ( - Cold Holding) milk, ranch 54F; ( - Cold Holding) refrigerator was unplugged. In drawers; Drawers, chicken screwers 47F, calimari 45F Per person in charge only in drawers 1 hour. Items moved to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In white ric; Cream 46F; ( - Cold Holding) milk, ranch 54F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles are slimy. Person in charge removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna thawing in ROP package. Person in charge cut open ROP. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under shelf in dry storage. Person in charge removed roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge emptied water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ahi tuna thawing in standing water. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
50
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In large make; feta, tomatoes 45F; ( - Cold holding). In drawers; burgers 47F, steak 47F; ( - Cold Holding) in smaller make; marinara, blue cheese 46F ( - Cold Holding) All items in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large make; feta, tomatoes 45F; ( - Cold holding). In drawers; burgers 47F, steak 47F; ( - Cold Holding) in smaller make; marinara, blue cheese 46F ( - Cold Holding) All items in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose in dish missing a hose Bibb. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several unlabeled spray bottles. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Several creams not dated. Person in charge dated all creams. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen items in hand washing sink at far end of line. Person in charge removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at several hand washing sinks. Person in charge replace all paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Last training done in 2021.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar utensils in standing water. Person in charge emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in all restrooms. Person in charge printed and put up. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several drinks inside coolers not identified as employee drink. Person in charge removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of both make tables.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish room has black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish thawed in ROP package. Snapper, cobia, tuna.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on or below prep tables. Person in charge moved all drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on all coolers are torn. Both make tables and drawers.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets on floor next to ice machine. Person in charge moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Break-Awayz @ the Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Break-Awayz @ the Beach on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Break-Awayz @ the Beach?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Break-Awayz @ the Beach.
How does Break-Awayz @ the Beach compare to other restaurants in Flagler Beach?
Break-Awayz @ the Beach most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Flagler Beach average of 75.
Has Break-Awayz @ the Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Break-Awayz @ the Beach have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Break-Awayz @ the Beach means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Break-Awayz @ the Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Break-Awayz @ the Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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