Fire in the Hole
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
100
Score
Fire in the Hole appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Palm Coast restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting blade on can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no current food manager certification for anyone onsite. Manger is scheduled for test this month. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on unused drawers on cook line torn preventing easy cleaning.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed unused drawers gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
74
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Cream opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Missing some training of newer employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in bar is coming off making not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned Ocean Spray on floor in bar. Person in charge moved cans to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fries in reach in freezer not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on right side is soiled. Can opener is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has mold on it. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
90
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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. Dish machine and triple sink test at 0ppm. Dish person came during inspection. Triple sink tests at 700ppm and dish machine tests at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 50F. Marinara out since 11am. Placed on time control and documented. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in reach in cooler not dated.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled. Ice plate has black mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under dish machine. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair walk in freezer door.
14-71-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer fries not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish room is soiled.
36-27-5
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 thawing at room temperature. Also in standing water. Person in charge placed into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
47
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
22-02-4
82
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At pizza. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has mold on it.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop was on ice bin. Person in charge moved to clean cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fire in the Hole last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fire in the Hole on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fire in the Hole?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fire in the Hole.
How does Fire in the Hole compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Fire in the Hole most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Fire in the Hole's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fire in the Hole have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fire in the Hole 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 Fire in the Hole inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fire in the Hole is inspected around three times per year on average.
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