AQUA GRILL
395 FRONT ST · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082
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 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sea soup 49°. (Overnight temperatures) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Uncovered cut fruits , lemons , limes , strawberries at bar. ( two locations). Covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature sanitizing Dish machine reaching 135° by probe. Establishment test strip did not change color. Person In Charge stopped ware washing. Called service company. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sea soup 49°. (Overnight temperatures) in large quantities in large covered plastic containers. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side. Outside mop sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in kitchen by walk in cooler entrance.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Moved by manager.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with long beard.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Large amount of standing on floor by entrance to interior cooler. (Walk in cooler ).
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from door frame walk in cooler. (Standing water in walk in cooler. )
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:53 AM.
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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.