MANATEE CAFE
525 SR 16 #106 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In bottom of reach in cooler overnight; Chicken 45F
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of reach in cooler overnight; Chicken 45F
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owners food certificate expired in February 2026.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom of dish shelf is rusted.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Person in charge messed with hot water and he got hot water to work. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen are soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Dust tape used to tape down plastic lining on lower shelves.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under 2 cutting boards. Person in charge removed rags. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has food debris inside. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge moved sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:32 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.