Palm Coast, Flagler County

THE VILLAGE CENTER CAFE

2001 WATERSIDE PKWY, Palm Coast, FL 32137

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
May 28, 2026
City
Palm Coast
County
Flagler
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

35A-02-7

Detail 24598686

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect at triple sink.

41-10-4

Detail 24598688

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer in chemical spray bottle stored above salad reach in cooler. Person in charge moved too ware washing. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24598695

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. Observed opened gallon of milk from two days ago per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24598691

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by mop sink blocked by portable hot box.

16-37-1

Detail 24598693

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for quart used at triple sink. Observed no test kit for chlorine dish machine.

16-62-1

Detail 24598692

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermometer or test strips for high temp sanitation dish washer.

40-06-5

Detail 24598694

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone sitting on spices on spice rack. Person in charge removed employee phone from on top of food. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24598690

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip-top cooler on cook line door gasket torn. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24598689

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under dishwasher in corner of kitchen. Ran cycle and didn't see any leaking water from dishwasher. Person in charge says floor slopes into that corner and cleaning crew scrubs floor with water and it pools in corner. Discussed importance of removing water with person in charge. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24598687

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 24020173

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At end of cook line; eggs 48F, cheese 57F, mozzarella 48F, pasta 47F; ( - Cold Holding) Butter 81F Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24020176

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 67F, tomatoes 47F; ( - Cold Holding). On front line; Butter 81F; ( - Cold Holding) In cooler 4+ hours; At end of cook line; eggs 48F, cheese 57F, mozzarella 48F, pasta 47F; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24020175

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in tall reach in cooler on cook line are torn in the back of door.

36-22-4

Detail 24020174

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of hand washing sink. Person in charge cleaned water up. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24020178

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging from oven door and spatula under equipment. Person in charge removed both. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24020172

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24020179

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink in kitchen.

25-06-4

Detail 24020177

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates at server station are face up.

Jun 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-03-4

Detail 23814521

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar, no soap at hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23814520

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in all coolers. Person in charge said they are on order.

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 23088835

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 flies in kitchen near dish washing area. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23088836

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In server cooler; Server; butter 50F, sour cream 46F; ( - Cold Holding). Items in cooler overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 23088832

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Server; butter 50F, sour cream 46F; ( - Cold Holding) Items in cooler overnight.

31A-11-4

Detail 23088839

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub brushes in hand washing sink near dish. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23088840

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23088834

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold like substance along ice plate.

51-11-4

Detail 23088838

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks outside not secured. Person in charge secured both. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23088843

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging from fryers. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23088842

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens have food debris inside them.

23-03-4

Detail 23088841

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of sugar, flour and seafood mixture are soiled. Person in charge cleaned all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23088833

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in reach in freezer. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23088837

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of small make table. Person in charge wipe dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 22602405

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22602408

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar; winder not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22602403

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 22602411

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks above prep table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22602404

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone by microwave; speaker above food prep area. Person in charge removed both. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 22602406

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind cookline. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 22602410

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Soufflé cup used to scoop slaw. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22602409

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops on sugar are soiled. Person in charge removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22602407

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of chicken salad cooler. Person in charge wiped clean. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22602402

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 22207830

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In mini fridge; Server; butter, sour cream 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Butter/sour cream in cooler 2 hours. Both placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 22207827

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 in walk in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22207831

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22207823

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar. Person in charge secured. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22207826

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage in back of building. Person in charge disposed of. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22207832

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and phone on prep table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 22207825

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen has grease throughout and soap scum near dish.

08B-38-4

Detail 22207829

Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage; onions, tomatoes, soda box on floor. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22207824

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline has standing water in it. Person in charge cleaned out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22207828

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on dish wall.

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 21751973

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 tests at 0ppm. Person in charge changed chlorine and it tests at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21751976

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small cooler; Butter 49F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge placed in another cooler. In 2hrs. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21751968

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge placed in dish to be cleaned. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 21751965

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine has calcium/lime inside machine.

14-11-5

Detail 21751966

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawers and small make are torn. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21751971

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler; chicken on floor. Person in charge moved chicken to store properly. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21751975

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives under toaster. Person in charge removed knives. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21751974

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour. Person in charge removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21751969

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in dish area of kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21751970

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on bottom drawers have food debris. Person in charge wiped clean Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21751972

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of make table. Person in charge wiped dry. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21751967

Basic - Stored food not covered. French fries in reach in freezer not covered. Person in charge covered. Corrected On-Site

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

09-01-4

Detail 21357195

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 a cook touch toast with bare hands. Addressed immediately and wash his hands, put gloves on and discarded the soap. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21357193

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting on counter; Butter 77F; ( - Cold Holding) Server make; calamari 49F; ( - Cold Holding) time couldn't be confirmed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21357197

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter; Butter 77F; ( - Cold Holding) Server make; calamari 49F; ( - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21357204

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.

02B-01-5

Detail 21357198

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs cook any way on menu not identified. Burgers not identified. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 21357203

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In tall reach in cooler; pesto, cheese, tomatoes not dated. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21357199

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar.

12B-07-4

Detail 21357202

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks on food prep table. Person in charge removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21357200

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on tall reach in cooler are torn.

36-01-4

Detail 21357205

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Excessive amount of grease on floor behind cookline.

10-20-4

Detail 21357196

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21357192

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small make gaskets have food debris.

06-01-5

Detail 21357201

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp and salmon thawing in standing water. Person in charge turned water on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 21357194

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on food prep table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 20838245

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. At dishmachine in the bar, tested at 10ppm, retested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 20838242

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Gravy in walk in cooler dated 1/27.

03A-02-5

Detail 20838244

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small sauce cooler closest to bar entrance, butter and sour cream 45,46°F. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

31A-10-4

Detail 20838251

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At hand wash sink by ice machine, two lines draining into sink.

02B-01-5

Detail 20838252

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers seared tuna served undercooked , no disclosure on menu. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20838243

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of inspection 4 employees on duty, with no CFM present.

53B-01-5

Detail 20838250

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Due to all employee training expired 9/2021. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20838248

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef made more than one day ago with no date mark. Person in charge date marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 20838246

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In storage area above doorway.

29-49-6

Detail 20838249

Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. In outdoor walk in cooler person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20838247

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in sink thawing with no running water, person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 20485202

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by dishmachine, no paper towels person in charge provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20485205

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by dishmachine, no soap, person in charge provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20485204

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle used in dry storage bulk items, person in charge removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 20485203

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage area, ceiling tile missing.

12B-07-4

Detail 20485201

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table next to cutting board. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20485200

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler across from cookline, standing water at the bottom. Person in charge cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site