Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE CAJUN BEACH SAINT AUGUSTINE

5545 A1A S #106 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3682308
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13579584
DBPR license6501443

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 5, 2026 3:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 6, 2026 10:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on cookline right side of reach in cooler run into baseboard. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight raw beef (45F – Cold Holding); pulled pork (45F – Cold Holding); meatballs (45F – Cold Holding); grits (45F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler past raw beef (45F – Cold Holding); pulled pork (45F – Cold Holding); meatballs (45F – Cold Holding); grits (45F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen front of dishwasher area.

#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid substance near bar station not labeled. Operator labeled Lysol. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in back side of kitchen near mop bucket. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with old food debris. Operator started sweeping behind equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Hood filter covers has grease build up.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with food build up.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.