CHINA CAFE
165 BLACKFORD WAY · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 live flying insects in kitchen area. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen.
Basic 9
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen perforated acoustic tile not easily cleanable.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in kitchen behind equipment. Operator cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in deep freezer.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between reach in cooler equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
29-12-4Basic – Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable. Hand wash sink handles has build up. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat carrots in wok in cooler. Operator switched. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:57 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.