Island Flavaz Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
50
Score
Island Flavaz Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Flagler Beach restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw beef over fish.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out on counter; sausage 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Sausage used for a short time so placed on time control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday am. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Behind hand washing sink on cook line there is exposed wood.
14-25-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer in back area has ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. On cook line there is spray foam behind hand washing sink.
14-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; tostones not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
50
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outback sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In storage out back; ceiling is insulation foam board and not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer alcapurrias not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent is soiled and paint is peeling off of it.
36-34-5
74
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach in cooler; rice 47F; ( - Cooling). Inside glass cooler; black beans 56F. Both items in cooler since last night.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach in cooler; rice 47F; ( - Cooling). Inside glass cooler; black beans 56F. Both items in cooler since last night.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice in reach in cooler not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak thawing(still frozen) at room temperature. Addressed and person in charge placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In freezer; tamales, croquette's not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Containers of chicken soup base with label still on it reused to store black beans in. Addressed and person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack old label on container. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
52
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; eggs 50F, brown sausage 60F; ( - Cold Holding). Added to time control and emailed paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Shell egg on counter broken.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef not dated marked. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door is open. Person in charge closed door. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both reach in freezers there is ice buildup. In chest and tall 3 door reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom right drawer has black like mold substance of gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal opened bottled water on top shelf of reach in cooler. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in back area by mop sink. Person in charge picked up to store to-go containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; items not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At front counter; sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil. Out since yesterday.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic in oil. Out since yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink. Connected in wrong spot. Person in charge placed in correct spot. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. On prep counter. Person in charge moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water. 71F. Placed water on stove to heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avacados still have sticker on them. In with ready to eat produce. Person in charge removed and washed avacados. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
50
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on green hose. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer reads 55° when it is 43F.
05-05-4
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. Milk at front counter, open yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has paper work but it's not signed off on.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By back door.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on back food prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge picked up and moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice accumulation
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at front hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops out back not hanging to dry.
42-01-4
39
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
30
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; raw chicken over raw beef. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; Pork 62F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge cooked immediately to 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor in storage and single service utensils on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves are soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer in storage area has ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Flavaz Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Flavaz Restaurant on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Flavaz Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Island Flavaz Restaurant.
How does Island Flavaz Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Flagler Beach?
Island Flavaz Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Flagler Beach average of 75.
Has Island Flavaz Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Flavaz Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Island Flavaz Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Island Flavaz Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Flavaz Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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