THE LOCAL – PONTE VEDRA
226 SOLANO RD UNIT 1 · PONTE VEDRA · St. Johns County · FL 32082
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 4
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator unable to get proof of parasite destruction for raw salmon and raw grouper ceviche offered to the public, chef called supplier, supplier provided letter. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pickled cut cabbage that is made at establishment dated 3/7 in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. roasted garlic in oil (44F – Cold Holding) in small table top reach in cooler under service window in server area in kitchen, per chef garlic has been in cooler since the previous day without any additional preparation today.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roasted garlic in oil (44F – Cold Holding) in small table top reach in cooler under service window in server area in kitchen, per chef garlic has been in cooler since the previous day without any additional preparation today.
Intermediate 4
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Multiple tags from multiple months not in chronological order.
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags missing date of last served.
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple open containers of milk foam and liquid egg whites at bars and in bar walk in cooler missing dates, per chef all were opened Friday at the earliest.
02A-01-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Missing oyster advisory for raw oysters on the raw bar menu, operator posted advisory during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:20 PM.
Violation category totals
5 observation(s)
2 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.