Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK

152 CAPITAL GREEN DR · PONTE VEDRA · St. Johns County · FL 32081

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3736171
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13774664
DBPR license6502302

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed a total of 4 flying insects, 1 in prep area and 3 at bar area.

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in reach-in cooler drawer, shrimp (46-47F – Cold Holding). Drawer opened slightly, reopens after closing, does not stay shut tightly. At cook line in top section of small flip top reach-in cooler, hush puppy mix (47F – Cold Holding). Mix in plastic container sitting in metal pan, not in contact with cold air. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line under heat lamp, hush puppies (126F – Hot Holding). Operator stated item prepared 20 minutes prior.

#11High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. At triple sinks, Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Employee emptied sink and remade to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards have black stains.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar handwash sink, plastic trays covering handwash sink. Trays moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator stated they recently ran out of what test strips for triple sink.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line handwash sink, no paper towels or sign.

#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. One employee present, hired less than 60 days, no proof of employee responsibilities.

#17Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees present with no certificate available. Manager stated they expired and discarded.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Back door at kitchen has large build up,of rust that has pitted surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook/prep employee with no hair protection. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen has large gap at bottom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled has accumulation of debris. Floor at bar by CO2 tanks has build up of debris and residue. At dining room drink station, floor and cabinet under soda dispenser soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, 2 bags of ice and 2 cases of shrimp stored on floor.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gaskets on reach-in freezer have black mold-like substance.

#7Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cook line, cut avocado not washed before cutting as evidenced by sticker still on peel. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 2:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.