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VILLAGE INN #24

900 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3650973
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13481430
DBPR license6500303

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed two(2) live flying insects inside men's restroom. Observed one(1) live flying insects in back lobby area. Observed two(2) live flying insects near mop sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Observed one(1) live flying insect near floor drain by walk-in coolers. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority28-13-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed brown fowl smelling waste water pooling on ground near mop sink and walk-in freezer. Mop sink has standing waste water inside and signs indicating employees to not dump water into mop sink. Observed waste water dumped in floor drain under dish machine. Some waster water spills onto floor in process. Person in charge had employee squeegee water into floor drain. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Person in charge awaiting quote for plumbing fix. Person in charge stated foundation will need to be broken for repair. **Time Extended**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station near pie station blocked by tray because of plumbing in disrepair per person in charge. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed Hand washing station leaking on too floor. Person in charge stated they attempted to fix. Hand washing station marked out of order. Kitchen has another hand washing station within four feet of out of order hand washing station. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Operator waiting on plumber and parts. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Person in charge has decided to ask for permission to removed sink as fixing it would be cost prohibitive when they have another sink so close. Person in charge is drawing plan and submitting them online for removal of hand washing sink. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Manager has submitted plans to corporate and is waiting on corporate to submit to plan review. **Time Extended** – From Complaint inspection 2025-08-04: Plan review has not received plans. Instructed manager to check with corporate to make sure they submit plans. Original callback due on 2025-08-14. **Time Extended** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Person in charge still waiting on corp to submit. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing station near pie station blocked from employees use due to maintenance issues. Ownership has expressed desire to remove hand washing station as there is another hand washing station close by. Instructed them to file plans for approval. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with black/green mold like substance through out kitchen and lobby area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: AC repair still on going. Tiles to be replaced after AC fix. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic29-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing waste water in mop sink. Observed multiple signs directing employees to not used mop sink. Employees dumping mop water in floor drain under dish machine per person in charge. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Observed large amounts of standing water through out kitchen in front of walk-in freezer and dish washing area. Person in charge awaiting quote for plumbing fix. Person in charge stated foundation will need to be broken for repair. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from ceiling tiles in back dining room area. Person in charge stated AC drain pan is damaged and is awaiting repairs within the next week. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: AC company still working with operator. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.