Ocean Bar and Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
86
Score
Ocean Bar and Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Palm Coast restaurants, the typical score is 79; Ocean Bar and Cafe is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bacon jam created on 1/13 and frozen then removed from freezer into walk-in cooler without time tracking or additional date marking. Person in charge added date removed from walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on ground. Person in charge moved onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. reach in freezer has ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between tables when you first walk in. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer are soiled.
23-03-4
86
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries holding at 110. Placed on time control and documented. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand washing sinks blocked with stuff inside. Person in charge removed all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at both hand washing sinks. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines have black has black substance on ice plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured. Person in charge secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
64
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottled water in ice. Person in charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Bottled water in ice.
01B-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand washing sink. Person in charge moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Ice scoop handle laying in ice.
10-08-5
64
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shrimp dated 2.22 today is 2.28.
02C-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0ppm. Remade and @ 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In downstairs dry storage.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Downstairs several co2 tanks not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water on floor in downstairs dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in cooler. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom of make; lettuce, snow peas, cheese 47F; ( - Cold Holding) per staff items in cooler 1 hour. Items pulled and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on make table are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of make table. Evidenced by wet clothes on bottom shelf.
29-49-6
74
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge picked up and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge hung mop up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat is 0ppm. Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink and it tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge moved to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Gatorade on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean Bar and Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean Bar and Cafe on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean Bar and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ocean Bar and Cafe.
How does Ocean Bar and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Ocean Bar and Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Ocean Bar and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ocean Bar and Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ocean Bar and Cafe 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 Ocean Bar and Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean Bar and Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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