THE BLUE HEN CAFE
223 W KING ST UNIT A · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed first aid kit containing over the counter medications stored above food prep table. Discussed with person in charge and they moved away from food prep. **Corrected On-Site**
28-13-5High Priority – Raw sewage/waste water on ground of establishment. Observed waste water leaking on floor near dish machine. Employee is able to contain waste water into floor drain with squeegee during service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed two gallons of milk used for grits opened previous morning per cook missing date mark.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line flip-top coolers heavily stained with black streaks.
Basic 6
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean food containers stacked with visible moisture in prep area.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 22qt plastic food container cracked.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed no handle bowl used to scoop potatoes on cook line. Employee replaced bowl with scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line utensils in water 87F. Discussed with employee and they started to heat water up too 135F. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date marking labels stuffed too clean stacked food containers
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe near dish machine under spray hose sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:49 AM.
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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.