Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BULL & CROWN PUBLICK HOUSE

53 ST GEORGE ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3631927
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10929477
DBPR license6502074

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 21, 2025 2:41 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 22, 2025 9:45 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed two(2) live flying insects inside the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area Observed pesticides barfly strip hanging in bar area. Person in charge disposed of pesticide strip. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately Seventeen(17) rodent droppings on floor in kitchen under dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed main make line cooler: salmon (69F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (57F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (62F – Cold Holding) stock less than four hours ago per person in charge. Person in charge had all product brought to walk-in cooler too cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee food handler certificate expired February 2025.

Basic 7

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed make line flip-top cooler with an ambient air temperature of 50F and torn gaskets not keeping product cool.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing and broken cove molding through out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor at bar **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in kitchen soiled with food debris, vermin droppings. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed window AC vent and filter, located right above steamer well, heavily soiled with dust and grease.

#7Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall near dish machine in major disrepair. Wall is buckling. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.