Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CONNOLLY'S SHORE GRILL

4320 A1A S 9 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3567369
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10712772
DBPR license6501451

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#5High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen by cook line, paper towels lining containers of fruit.

#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash gloved hands at hand sink then handled bacon without removing gloves. Operator spoke to employee about changing gloves and washing hands. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in flip top stored on top of lidded items above fill line at 52F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours, moved to reach in. Retemped below 43F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of plumbing glue stored over syrup in dry storage on shelf in kitchen. Operator moved glue. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a connected hose in kitchen by reach in cooler with no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table in dry storage area with debris buildup. Also soda gun and holster behind front counter soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on shelf in kitchen across from back door not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach in cooler in kitchen by back door a pan of sugar with a bowl used as a scoop. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in kitchen beside reach in cooler, by back door. Also hole in wall in kitchen, beside reach in cooler by toasters.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving in kitchen by dish machine with dust buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dry goods containers stored on shelf in dry storage not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.