Next Door Beach Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Next Door Beach Bistro seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Flagler Beach restaurant, which scores around 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line soiled and grooved.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written plan for time as a public health control blank in folder. Discussed with person in charge.
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets on cook line cooler doors with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed multiple flip-top coolers on cook line with exposed insulation on doors.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some gaskets on make line flip-top coolers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on clean hanging spoon on cook line. Person in charge placed in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed make line cutting boards heavily grooved.
14-09-4
64
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above the fill line; cheese 44F. Per person in charge loaded a few minutes ago. Person in charge placed inside reach in cooler. **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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In middle reach in cooler on line; inside doors not smooth and easily cleanable. Missing inside door covers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout cook line, back line and dish has exposed concrete.
36-02-5
67
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Can of pinto beans is rusted at the seam.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter, parsnips 117F. Lobster bisque 154F. Butter and parsnips reheated to proper temperature **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked duck. Person in charge moved duck to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler is missing handles.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer shrimp on floor. Person in charge moved shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between wall and prep table. Person in charge removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fruit is not covered at bar. Person in charge moved fruit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
45
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook touch lettuce with his bare hands. Lettuce disposed of and cook washed his hands a placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tomatoes in walk in cooler dated 7.4 today is 7.11.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tomatoes dated 7.4 today is 7.11.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta, green beans 47F, butter 67F ; ( - Cold Holding). Green beans and pasta above fill line. Removed and placed inside cooler. Cheese 47F; ( - Cold Holding) cheese was above fill line. Cheese removed and placed inside cooler. All items out 1 hour. Butter placed on time/temperature control for safety control and documented. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Above cook line; chicken broth 102F; ( - Hot Holding). Reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook touching lettuce with bare hands and when we made eye contact put gloves on without washing his hands first. Immediately addressed and he washed his hands and placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with the last date sold.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not kept in order.
01C-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of back ice machine is black.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Person in charge moved drink. **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. Speaker above prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes on floor. Person in charge moved potatoes to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed all tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wipe rag under prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service on floor near storage area. Person in charge moved containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in reach in freezer not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet rags on prep tables. Person in charge removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Several things of sanitizer on floor. Person in charge picked all up. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
18
Feb 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Next Door Beach Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Next Door Beach Bistro on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Next Door Beach Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Next Door Beach Bistro.
How does Next Door Beach Bistro compare to other restaurants in Flagler Beach?
Next Door Beach Bistro most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Flagler Beach average of 75.
Has Next Door Beach Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Next Door Beach Bistro have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Next Door Beach Bistro 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 Next Door Beach Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Next Door Beach Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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