Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

RIVER AND FORT

12 AVENIDA MENENDEZ · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3626619
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10921854
DBPR license6502435

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed short ribs (54F – Cold Holding); purple mashed (48F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with hot food cooling on pans. Person in charge pulled hot food away from already cooled food. Observed raw fish, shrimp, beef burger, steaks x 3 (49-50F – Cold Holding) in drawers on cook line. Person in charge had employees pull all food and placed in walk-in cooler. All food in drawers for less than 1 hour per person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed French onion soup placed into deep 22 qt plastic container, covered and then placed on floor of walk-in cooler. Observed pans of hot food stored on top of food made on a previous day.

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade on can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station near dish machine blocked with tray and dishes. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean food containers stacked with visible moisture. Person in charge placed container in ware washing to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers filled with food stored on floor of walk-in cooler due to no room on shelves. Person in charge stated due to holiday season capacity walk-in cooler space is limited. Observed multiple cardboard cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer.

#3Basic23-03-4

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

#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels tucked to clean food containers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.