Faro

311 N Oceanshore Blvd Unit B, Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Italian

Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Faro has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Flagler Beach sits at 75, putting Faro on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 24, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat egg plant. Person in charge moved bacon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting in cooler; Chicken 49F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge it had been sitting out. Placed inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Semolina not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Lasagna dated 8.25 today is 9.4.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lasagna dated 8.25 today is 9.4.

02C-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon container of oil on floor in back of kitchen. Person in charge moved oil to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pesto 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Pesto place in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cheese thawing a room temperature. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall 2 door; marinara 48F, lasagna 46F, cheese 47F, tomatoes 45F, chick peas 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge reach in cooler's door has been opened and closed a lot. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels from both back sinks.

31B-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks on back prep tables.

12B-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink in storage area.

31B-04-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on cheese and marinara. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 3 spray bottles hanging from sink. Person in charge removed all 3. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink in bar. Person in charge replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Faro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Faro on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Faro?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Faro.

How does Faro compare to other restaurants in Flagler Beach?

Faro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Flagler Beach average of 75.

Has Faro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Faro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Faro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Faro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Faro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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