Inspection Report

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KINGFISH GRILL

504 W GEOFFERY ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3754064
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13792566
DBPR license6502007

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#4High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flying insects flying in kitchen.

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (50F – Cold Holding) left on top of oven for approximately one hour. Observed right flip-top cooler: shellless hard boiled egg (55F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (61F – Cold Holding); salmon dip (51F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated top left off for approximately 1.5 hours. Person in charge had all food placed in walk-in freezer too cool. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority03F-02-5

High 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. Observed sushi rice made approximately 30 min prior missing label. Person in charge added label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority01B-17-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed penne pasta missing date mark and person in charge does not know date made.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (78F – Hot Holding) on steam table for approximately two hours. Reheated on stove top to 165F + during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed penne pasta missing date mark and person in charge does not know date made. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Basic 3

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a very large amount of ice build up in walk-in freezer, preventing door from closing. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance and or food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth used to keep bamboo leaves moist. Person in charge removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 1:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.