Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

VALLEY SMOKE RESTAURANT

11 S ROSCOE BLVD · PNTE VDRA BCH · St. Johns County · FL 32082

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3762415
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13863592
DBPR license6502258

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying insects, one at cook line, one at bar and one in dining room. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line in bottom section of reach-in cooler, raw hamburger stored over raw salmon. Employee moved items to,proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, multiple cutting boards have black stains. At prep area, can opener blade has build up of debris. Operator moved can opener to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In outside dessert prep room, stack of bread stored in front of handwash sink. Operator moved bread. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At fry station, fries and yucca held on Time as a Public Health Control per manager, not on written plan. Manager added to plan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At bar, forks not stored inverted. Employee inverted forks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over grill have build up of grease and smoke residue. Exterior of doors on both ice machines have black stains.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:43 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.