TAPS BAR & GRILL
2220 CR 210 W #314 · ST. JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
28-28-5High Priority – Improper sewage disposal. Inspector observed employee hosing off what appeared to be wastewater from pavement behind kitchen door and spraying wastewater into storm drain across pavement/driveway behind kitchen. Per operator and employee water was from leaking tankless water heater mixed in with left over debris and grease from taking the trash out to dumpster by back door to kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Piece of raw shrimp sitting on top of cooked chicken wings in top section of flip top reach in cooler at end of cook line, employee discarded wings. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Piece of raw shrimp sitting on top of cooked chicken wings in top section of flip top reach in cooler at end of cook line, employee discarded wings. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (45F – Cold Holding); grilled onions (45F – Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (45F – Cold Holding); coleslaw mix (45F – Cold Holding); shredded mixed cheese (45F – Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (45F – Cold Holding) all items in walk in cooler, per employee and operator door has been consistently open for multiple deliveries and for service several hours ago. sliced tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F – Cold Holding); shredded mixed cheese (46F – Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen under service window and reach in cooler in kitchen next to oven with some items over the fill lines, per employees doors and lids have been consistently open for about 45 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored hanging and facing salt and pepper shakers and clean black mat over table at bar, bottle moved. Large bottle of soap stored over shelfs with napkins and single use gloves in storage room by office, bottle moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clean towels and ketchup bottle in sink of hand wash station at bar, items removed. Black utensil containers stored over sink of hand wash station in dish area, containers moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food handler on cook line. Also 1 other food handler on cook line without any hair restraint engaged in food preparation.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris and grease under equipment throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.