THE MODERN ROSE SAINT AUGUSTINE
62 CUNA ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2025.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced chicken (45F – Cold Holding); whipped butter (66F – Hot Holding); sausage (50F – Cold Holding). Chicken has been taken in and out of cooler for approximately two hours. Discussed time control or leaving it in the top portion of the flip-top cooler. Whipped butter left on counter and taken in and out of cooler for approximately 30 mins per person in charge. Person in charge placed both products in cooler too cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed large portion of house made guacamole left above chill line of flip-top cooler ambient air cooling. Discussed cooling methods in reach in cooler or reach in freezer.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed no proof of food handler training onsite. **Warning**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on food prep tables in kitchen. Person in charge removed employee drinks from food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in kitchen behind equipment soiled with food debris
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bread stored on floor in kitchen. Person in charge had employee pick bread off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.