Inspection Report

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PUSSER'S CARIBBEAN GRILLE

816 HWY A1A N STE 100 · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3579590
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10763105
DBPR license6501861

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Bok Choy at 48°. (Overnight temperatures) Cooked lobster soup 47°. Walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures) **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Cooked she crab 45°. Walk in cooler cooked crab dip 45°. Walk in cooler. Cooked soup 45° walk in cooler. 2) Cooked Bok Choy at 48°. (Overnight temperatures) Cooked lobster soup 47°. Walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.the following items in walk in cooler : Cooked she crab 45°. cooked crab dip 45°. Cooked soup 45° Multiple Raw fish 45°. Shrimp 45°. Items immediately iced down by manager or moved to another cooler. The following items in Drawer Cooler at cook line : raw chicken 45°. Raw tuna 45°. Hamburger 45°. Cooked chicken and vegetables 45°. All items placed about 30 mins ago. Per Person In Charge. All items in Drawer Cooler iced down. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear dispenser. Replaced by manger.

Basic 11

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. One live roach in sticky trap by wait-station. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. Drawer cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. Torn gaskets.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in rear kitchen are by rear oven. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris/ grease buildup under cook line equipment.

#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in rear dry goods. Near drinks concentrate.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and reach in freezer. Kitchen.

#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled container. Moved by manager

#9Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. torn Drawer Cooler gaskets. Cook line.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled sides of cook line coolers.

#11Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted at bar. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.