Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SEAFOOD KITCHEN

4255 AIA S STE 1 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3758806
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13851346
DBPR license6501090

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect near ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor behind ice machine.

#13High 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 white chowder (85F – Hot Holding); red chowder (105F – Hot Holding) at front counter for less than two hours. Person in charge rapidly reheated on stove too 165+F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed raw oyster tags not marked with last date of product sold.

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets heavily soiled with grease and food build up.

#16Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed large amounts of food kept on time control in kitchen without written procedures. Provided blank copy of procedures for person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17Intermediate02A-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Observed no oyster specific consumer advisory present. Provided consumer advisory to person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor near dish machine chemicals.

#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open can of monster energy on prep table. Person in charge placed drink in closed container below food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone above flip-top cooler on cook line. Employee placed cell phone away **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with large beard and no beard guard

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed excessive amount of grease on floor behind fryer equipment. Observed floors soiled with food debris behind ice machine and hot well in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease dumped on pad. Observed grease build up on grease receptacle. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave spike with food debris.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris and grease **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic29-02-4

Basic – Toilet leaking. Observed urinal in men's restroom leaking through a crack in the bowl. Person in charge placed out of order sign on toilet. Person in charge order urinal during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fans in kitchen soiled with grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:41 AM.

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
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.