Inspection Report

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CHINA CAFE

165 BLACKFORD WAY · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 11, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3589185
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10855962
DBPR license6501968

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 live flying insects in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen.

Basic 9

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – 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.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in kitchen behind equipment. Operator cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled.

#5Basic14-69-4

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

#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between reach in cooler equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-12-4

Basic – Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable. Hand wash sink handles has build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.