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CORDOVA

95 CORDOVA ST · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3626317
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10921552
DBPR license6501450

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate1 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 5

#2High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – High temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher only reaching 147F on min max thermometer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mussels over fully cooked ready to eat wings on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved mussels below ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed potato mayo in walk-in cooler with date mark 8/31, person in charge stated they do not freeze this product. Person in charge disposed of product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one(1) live roach crawling on prep table near rear exterior door. Person in charge killed, removed roach and sanitized prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (50F – Cold Holding) on flip-top cooler double panned for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge added ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-59-4

Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rinse cycle temperature reaching 197F on conveyor belt dish machine. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:24 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 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.