Inspection Report

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PUSSER'S CARIBBEAN GRILLE

816 HWY A1A N STE 100 · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3679916
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13569685
DBPR license6501861

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked chicken date marked 4/22 in walk in cooler.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Unsliced ham in walk in cooler not date marked. Per Person In Charge. Opened just few days ago. Marked by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pimento date marked 4/19. Per Person In Charge. Made yesterday. Incorrectly marked. Marked by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on oven handles. Rear oven.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in kitchen reach in freezer and walk in freezer. Blower , floor **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Bar area. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 80°. Kitchen.

#5Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler/ Drawer Cooler Insulation torn , loose.

#6Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered spices in spice tray under paper towel dispenser in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.