PONTE VEDRA WINE BAR AND RESTAURANT
262 SOLANA RD · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In kitchen reach-in cooler, white beans (45F – Cooling). Chef stated beans were cooked yesterday and put in reach-in cooler overnight, not removed today. Beans are in deep pan with plastic wrap.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In kitchen reach-in cooler, white beans (45F – Cooling). Chef stated beans were cooked yesterday and put in reach-in cooler overnight, not removed today. Beans are in deep pan with plastic wrap.
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In kitchen on dry storage shelf, one can of ketchup has dented edge.
Intermediate 7
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen reach-in cooler, white beans (45F – Cooling). Chef stated beans were cooked yesterday and put in reach-in cooler overnight, not removed today. Beans are in deep pan with plastic wrap.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves seared tuna undercooked, menu does not identify as undercooked. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated she has employees hired over 60 days, no certification completed. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employee responsibilities available. Emailed operator DBPR 5030-103
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. Establishment serves raw oysters on the half shell, no oyster advisory on menu or posted. Supplied operator with advisory, she posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves insider cooked tuna and beef, no consumer. Supplied operator with consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen and at bar, chemical spray bottle not labeled. Chef labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door from speakeasy room, outside light visible on side of door.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in cooler gaskets have build up of food debris.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At wait station, single service togo containers on top shelf not inverted. Chef inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen and wait station, walls and wood on walls not sealed. Chef stated they are in process of recovering walls.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:52 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.