Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CONNOLLY'S SHORE GRILL

4320 A1A S 9 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3671638
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13540674
DBPR license6501451

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs on stove top and went to plate lettuce on plate without first discarding gloves and washing hands. Educated operator employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over peppers and cut suausge. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Patricia expired. Operator took test recently just awaiting results and certification. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. No proof of training for employees Ted and brandy over 60 days of hire. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with clear liquid at wait station not labeled. Operator labeled disinfectant. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under shelving in kitchen area. Operator swept up and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-02-4

Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline with front hair outside of hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at salad dressing cooler has dark mold like substance. Operator started cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled near left back side of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.