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CAFE ALCAZAR

25 GRANADA STREET · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3598101
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10880405
DBPR license6500759

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1lb 12oz can of sweet red peppers dented on seam with rust around the sides.

Stop Sale
#4High Priority28-13-5

High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed brown fowl smelling sewage/waste water on ground under exhaust vent for plumbing, near hot water tank. Person in charge stated pipes were cleaned over the weekend due to sewage backing up. Employees and guest are not walking through area where observed sewage/waste water is on ground. Person in charge had employee clean and sanitize floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large two door reach in cooler: 5 bags of deli meats (54-61F – Cold Holding); 12 packages of assorted sliced soft cheeses (55-60F – Cold Holding); house made dressings (57F – Cold Holding) – Cooler was turned off to defrost for approximately two hours per person in charge. Person in charge moved all food products to working reach in cooler. large single door reach in cooler: cooked chicken breast (55F – Cold Holding); house made dressing (56F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F – Cold Holding); deli meat kits (55F – Cold Holding); roast beef (57F – Cold Holding); product stocked approximately 11am per person in charge. All products moved to bottom portion of flip-top cooler too cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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/ Observed Kevin Funk ServSafe expired 1/6/25

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opening attached to food prep table is soiled with food debris on blade. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager present while five food handlers present and working with food.

Basic 2

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed fresh unsealed wood used to repair ceiling in back kitchen.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind equipment in back kitchen are soiled with food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
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 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

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