Inspection Report

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V MERCATO

5704 US-1 (REAR BLDG) · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32095

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3586844
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10833636
DBPR license6502562

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority29-42-4

High 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at men's restroom dispenser.

Basic 2

#1Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease / water accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip in walk in cooler.

#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Top trays of cooked on rack. Walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.