TAPS BAR & GRILL
2220 CR 210 W #314 · ST. JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259
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 6
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator attempted to prime, retest at 0ppm. **Warning**
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At cook line in top section of fry station reach-in cooler, one raw shrimp sitting on fully cooked chicken wings. Operator discarded wings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At back kitchen reach-in cooler, raw hamburger stored over ready to eat gyro meat. Operator moved gyro meat. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line in top section of fry station reach-in cooler, one raw shrimp sitting on fully cooked chicken wings. Operator discarded wings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High 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 across from fryers, pico (57F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (57F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F – Cold Holding); boiled egg (56F – Cold Holding). Operator stated lid left open during lunch, items in cooler 2 hours. In main walk-in cooler, rice (47F – Cold Holding); mac and cheese (47F – Cold Holding); onions (45F – Cold Holding); spinach dip (46F – Cold Holding). Door opened throughout day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At fry station, no time marked on fries and chicken wash. Operator stated items out for 2.5 hours, marked time. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, ice machine has mold-like substance on deflection plate and wall.
21-17-4Basic – Clean linens stored on floor. In back kitchen storage area, clean towels stored on floor.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At wait station, plastic cups stacked before air drying.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and bar have build up of food debris and grease. Walls throughout kitchen, including walk-in cooler, soiled with grease and mold-like substance. In main walk-in cooler, fan covers have grey mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, shelf under microwave soiled with food debris. At bar, exterior of multiple reach-in coolers have build up of mold-like substance.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior of multiple reach-in coolers soiled with food debris/residue.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors at beer walk-in cooler and in walk-in coolers, in back storage area and kitchen have unsealed concrete. Floors at dish area missing grout.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, container identified as house seasoning not labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:21 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.