Inspection Report

Florida DBPR 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 dateNovember 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3591362
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10870437
DBPR license6502562

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority22-50-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Lids and containers placed in sanitizer compartment of triple sink for less than 20 seconds during inspection, items placed back in sanitizer compartment. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. raw chicken (56F – Cooling, after 40 minutes 55F) in large, covered metal bowl in water in walk in cooler, per label chicken was prepared almost 2 hours prior, chicken separated into several pans. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

#1Basic14-69-4

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

#2Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bag zapper on top of rack over paper towels in large storage area, paper towels removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Food handler cutting raw onions straight from bag before washing them next cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.