V MERCATO
5704 US-1 (REAR BLDG) · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32095
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-50-4High 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**
Intermediate 1
03D-15-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 3
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
35B-02-4Basic – 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**
08B-17-4Basic – 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
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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.