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GRILLED CHEESE GALLERY

16 CATHEDRAL PL · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3652846
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13479120
DBPR license6501615

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 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 2

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (60F – Cold Holding); pork (59F-60F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (60F – Cold Holding); velvet cheese (59F – Cold Holding); whipping cream (60F – Cold Holding); chicken (60F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with ambient air temperature of 65F person in charge unable to determine how long walk-in cooler has been ambient above 41F. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (60F – Cold Holding); pork (59F-60F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (60F – Cold Holding); velvet cheese (59F – Cold Holding); whipping cream (60F – Cold Holding); chicken (60F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with ambient air temperature of 65F Observed cooked mushrooms and sauteed vegetables (55F – Cold Holding)left on cutting board for current order. Discussed keeping it in the flip-top cooler or on time control. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with food debris.

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. Person in charge stated they ran out of test strips.

#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. Observed no proof of food handler training for one employee without food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys hanging over Mac n cheese and gravy. Person in charge removed keys. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip-top cooler door gasket torn. Observed walk-in cooler ambient 60F with NO gaskets on door. Door is kept closed with brick. Observed tape used to repair door on walk-in cooler with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on floor at front counter.

#4Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed walls and ceilings soiled with grease.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with grease and food debris.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris and grease. Observed self contained hood fryer heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic29-07-5

Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed hand washing station drains onto floor drain that is not designed to contain the waste water while waste water is draining. This results in standing waste water contacting base board and wall for small amount of time while water is draining.

#8Basic25-21-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines. Observed napkins, single service utensils, and straws stored on front counter under leaking AC pipes/vents. Person in charge removed single service from leaking area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from AC through out lobby and front counter.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:52 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 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 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.