Inspection Report

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ST MARYS SEAFOOD & MORE

705 HORTON'S TRACE · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32095

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3735238
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13773731
DBPR license6502117

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. At bar, observed 2 flying insects at far end of bar.

#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At cook line in stand up reach-in freezer at fry station, plastic container of raw coconut shrimp stored over plastic container of breaded okra.

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in top section of flip top reach-in cooler, shrimp (46F – Cold Holding). Shrimp filled above chill line. At Salad bar; ; ranch dressing (47F – Cold Holding); potato salad (47F – Cold Holding); pasta salad (46F – Cold Holding); boiled egg (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F – Cold Holding). Items placed in cooler 1 hour prior. Operator turned thermostat down, ambient temperature 42f. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside on back porch mop sink, hose bibb missing backflow preventer.

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At handwash sink by prep area, cutting board covering handwash sink. At wait station, sanitizer bucket in handwash sink. Items moved to allow access to handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish area handwash sink, paper towels not dispensing. Operator placed roll of towels at handwash sink. Operator stated they have new dispenser on order. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment/tables throughout kitchen and bar have build up of grease/debris/mold-like substance. At cook line and wait station, ceiling/ceiling vents have build up of dust/mold-like substance. Floors under shelves in walk-in cooler and floor in walk-in freezer soiled with residue/debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tong hanging on oven handle. Operator moved tong. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris/residue. At cook line, sides of cooking equipment have grease build up. In walk-in cooler, exterior of bulk container used for storing buckets of oysters has build up of food residue. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior of reach-in cooler across from fryers soiled with food debris/residue.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.