THE KOOKABURRA
1835 US HWY 1 S STE 133-135 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit at front; cheddar pot pies 121F. Discussed time control and emailed it to operator.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge washed, rinsed and sanitized it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Person in charge secured. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles are dusty.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not upside down on clean dish rack. Person in charge arranged pots to be inverted **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and other personal items on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in cooler out in public area and open to the public. Person in charge locked reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in hallway has ice buildup.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink is missing at back sink. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in food prep area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:46 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.