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DUNES CRACKER HOUSE

641 A1A BEACH BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3643117
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10953516
DBPR license6501290

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 7 live flying insects around bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025.

#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink for ice near salad bar cooler.

#14Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling leaks throughout building from rain.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler station in kitchen.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath side door that leads to outside of building.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in men's and women's restroom.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves in kitchen soiled.

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
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 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.