Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DRAKE'S BISTRO

237 SANMARCO AVE · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3622918
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10916661
DBPR license6501193

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) live flying insects near ware washing in kitchen.

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with food debris.

#6Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in kitchen with water at 70F. Hot water handle not working.

Basic 3

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap shown by light beneath back exterior door.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in kitchen soiled with food debris. Observed walls on cook line soiled with grease. Observed ceiling tiles near kitchen soiled with grease Observed bathroom ceiling vents heavily soiled with dust. Observed door frames in woman's restroom soiled with dust.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system filters heavily soiled with grease. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.