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160 SHOPS BLVD #80 · ST. JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3619963
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10912260
DBPR license6502379

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. individual sour cream (48F – Cold Holding) in overfilled containers in top section of flip top reach in cooler at bar under service window, per employee they have been in cooler since the previous day without any preparation done today.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual sour cream (48F – Cold Holding) in overfilled containers in top section of flip top reach in cooler at bar under service window, per employee they have been in cooler since the previous day without any preparation done today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table at front counter used to bag food and drinks, bottle moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic16-38-5

Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash temperature gauge on dish machine not working after running multiple times.

#2Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitation bucket stored on counter top by beer taps at bar area, bucket moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go lids on floor in non working walk in freezer, lids moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:59 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 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.