CASA BENEDETTO'S ITALIAN CAFFE
197 BLACKFORD WAY UNIT F · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. in reach in cooler overnight butter (57F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight butter (57F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has frozen meat inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No test kit for hot water sanitizer.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for some employees currently on staff.
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine chute for drinks heavily soiled.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop in salad bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap at bottom of door.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk containers of oil stored on floor.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at hand wash sinks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in kitchen. Walk in shelves soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on food containers.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floor throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce stored over ready to eat lasagna.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:23 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.