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TAPS BAR & GRILL

2220 CR 210 W #314 · ST. JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3685983
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13594287
DBPR license6501658

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#3High Priority28-28-5

High 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**

Admin Complaint
#4High Priority08A-08-5

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority01B-13-4

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority41-10-4

High 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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic13-04-4

Basic – 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.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris and grease under equipment throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:10 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 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 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.