The Brown Dog

215 Saint Joe Plaza Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32164

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Brown Dog has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Palm Coast sits at 79, putting The Brown Dog on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed wings cooked for approximately 5 mins not reaching 165F and placed in reach in cooler to cool. Wings are cooked again to 175++ per person in charge and immediately served. Provided non continues paper work to operator to fill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03C-90-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall bowed and repaired with tape near ware washing and hand washing station.

36-24-5

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

23-03-4

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding is broken behind hot water heater.

36-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Fry freezer has ice buildup in it.

14-69-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle is missing on hot water at hand washing sink. You can still turn water on but the handle is a screw.

29-08-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Raw wood behind spikes for hose in kitchen. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.

14-06-4

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers since yesterday; Onions 52F; ( - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In drawers since yesterday; Onions 52F; ( - Cold Holding)

01B-02-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face down in bucket.

42-01-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind cook line. **Repeat Violation**

36-01-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Chlorine in dish washer is 0ppm. Establishment set up 3 compartment sink and it tested at 200ppm **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

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

36-01-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in dry storage area not shielded. Exposed bare bulb. Person in charge took light out. **Corrected On-Site**

38-07-4

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brown Dog last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brown Dog on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Brown Dog?

Across the inspection record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Brown Dog.

How does The Brown Dog compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?

The Brown Dog most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Coast average of 79.

Has The Brown Dog's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brown Dog have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Brown Dog 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 The Brown Dog inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Brown Dog is inspected around two times per year on average.

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