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DRAKE'S BISTRO

237 SANMARCO AVE · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3689645
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13615170
DBPR license6501193

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork in reach in cooler is dated 1.14. Today is 1.21.

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate02C-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. Cheeses not dated. Person in charge dated all yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle is unlabeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen does not have hot or cold water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease, debris on floor under cook line.

#2Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Wall and hood have accusation of grease.

#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small oven is soiled.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on far reach in cooler are soiled. Fans in cooler (tall 2 door) are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid is open.

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler (far side) are soiled.

#7Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment on property. Ie cooktop, prep tables etc.

#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concert under 3 compartment sink.

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.