Inspection Report

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NORMA D'S KITCHEN

224 N MAIN ST · HASTINGS · St. Johns County · FL 32145

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3571827
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10728677
DBPR license6502290

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in triple sink tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 75ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at kitchen entrance. One live flying insect at front counter area.

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open pan of raw beef and shell eggs stored over carrots and peppers in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Cook rearranged to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump bucket of water and refill in handwash sink at wait station.

#12Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee food handler training for Debra. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per manager, missing three reporting agreements.

Basic 7

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in side storage room beside employee restroom. Employee removed and discarded dead roach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Two rubber spatulas above triple sink have pieces missing from food contact surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor/wall/ceiling /vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fan guards in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen have dust. Ceiling above table top flat grill with heavy soiling. Floor under fryers with grease build up.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwash sign at sink at kitchen swing door.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer by fryer is soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of flip top reach in cooler at prep area.

#7Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solutions at kitchen and front counter both tested at 25ppm chlorine. Employee remade both to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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