ATHENA RESTAURANT
14 CATHEDRAL PL · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 320844417
Inspection Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-40-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tests at 0ppm. Person in charge remade bucket and it tested at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper thawed in sealed bags. Bag says it must remain frozen until thawed.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 56F; ( – Cold Holding). Cook stated chicken was sitting out he was going to cook it. He put it on the flat top and began grilling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The 2 men cooking in the kitchen do not have food safety certificates. **Warning**
Basic 3
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen vents are soiled.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper thawed in sealed bags. Bag says it must remain frozen until thawed.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed rag. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:27 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.