Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LUCKY GARDEN

1079 A1A BEACH BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 19, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3581643
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10781316
DBPR license6501665

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a pan of raw chicken stacked on top of a pan of raw pork on shelf in walk in cooler. Observed a pan of raw chicken on shelf over shell eggs in walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored on same shelf in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stir fried rice in warmer on table across from woks at 100F. Operator stated that they reheat it later when needed for an order. I explained to operator that food had to be hot held at 135F or above. Operator voluntarily threw rice away. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in hand washing sink near front counter on wall close to bathroom. Observed plastic bowl in hand washing sink by drink box near front counter. Operator removed both bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of food in walk in cooler not labeled.

Basic 4

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple door handles on all equipment throughout establishment with debris buildup. Observed gaskets on both reach in coolers on cook line with debris buildup and gasket falling off.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with multiple cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed on the interior door to the walk in cooler has a hole on the bottom and you can see the insulation on the inside of the door.

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler multiple containers of cut broccoli and cabbage, stored on crates, stacked on top of each other and not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:19 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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.