Ragga Surf Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Ragga Surf Cafe 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Palm Coast average 79, so Ragga Surf Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for time control. Provided time control written plan to person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris inside gasket on flip-top cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on right door of flip-top cooler torn/melted.
14-11-5
82
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. MFDV has added smoker that is not on its plans. Need to add smoker to plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Plans submitted 11.12.25. Extension given per LS. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. MFDV has added smoker that is not on its plans. Need to add smoker to plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In tall cooler; Butter 45F, chicken salad 48F, curry chicken salad 48F; ( - Cold Holding) all items made on the 16th. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall cooler; Butter 45F, chicken salad 48F, curry chicken salad 48F; ( - Cold Holding) all items made on the 16th. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. MFDV has added smoker that is not on its plans. Need to add smoker to plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on pan handle. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Chicken curry 53F, chicken salad 55F, tofu 54F, butter 55F, bacon 54F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Chicken curry 53F, chicken salad 55F, tofu 54F, butter 55F, bacon 54F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-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 and 1/2&1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated both. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
67
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 person handle breakfast sandwich with bare hands. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee make breakfast sandwich with bare hands.
01B-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is missing current license on unit. Person in charge placed on truck during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
67
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter; Milk 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Milk placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Chicken salad not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Ice is not draining. Need to put in storage that constantly drains.
08B-31-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water. Person in charge emptied water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Person in charge placed sticker on vehicle. **Corrected On-Site**
50-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ragga Surf Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ragga Surf Cafe on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ragga Surf Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ragga Surf Cafe.
How does Ragga Surf Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Ragga Surf Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Ragga Surf Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ragga Surf Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ragga Surf 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 Ragga Surf Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ragga Surf Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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