CORTESSE'S BISTRO
172 SAN MARCO AVE · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall glass cooler; milk 45F. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemon sauce 130. Person in charge reheated to 135F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marco in kitchen food certificates have expired.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes, cooked broccoli not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment does not have hot and cold running water at mop sink. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. French fries not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. With black mold like substance behind dish machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:12 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.