THE BACK 40 URBAN CAFE
40 S DIXIE HWY · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. kitchen area make tables (2) salsa (56°F – Cold Holding); lettuce (57°F – Cold Holding); cheese sliced (56°F); black been salsa (47°F – Cold Holding) Per kitchen staff items made 24hours ago.
03D-07-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Corn salsa at 47°. Person in charge stated item in cooler overnight. Discussed methods of proper cooling. Stop sale issued.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in reach in cooler seam in reach in cooler by back door. Observed 1 live roaches in rear area of kitchen in traps along window seal behind reach in coolers by back door. Observed 2 live roaches in a trap in kitchen area by clean plates. Observed 3 live roaches in trap in kitchen shelving area under hot holding equipment. 2 small live roaches under hot holding equipment on floor in kitchen area. 2-3 live roaches in rear kitchen area on floor by brooms and dust pans in between reach in coolers.
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. kitchen area make tables:; ; salsa (56°F – Cold Holding); lettuce (57°F – Cold Holding); cheese sliced (56°F); black been salsa (47°F – Cold Holding); potato salad (47°F – Cold Holding); slaw (47°F – Cold Holding); black beans (53°F – Cooling); macaroni salad (51°F)
Intermediate 3
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink near back door.
14-77-5Intermediate – Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler/make table. Large make table in kitchen not holding food at 41 or below. Per person in charge, cooler needs adjusting. kitchen area make table. salsa (56°F – Cold Holding); lettuce (57°F – Cold Holding); cheese sliced (56°F); black been salsa (47°F – Cold Holding)
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled in bar area. Employee identified as bleach and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 13 dead roaches in rear area of kitchen in traps along window seal behind reach in coolers by back door. Observed 6 dead roaches in a trap in kitchen area by clean plates. Observed 9 dead roaches in trap in kitchen area under hot holding equipment.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Can goods stored on floor in outside storage shed.
23-07-4Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler by back door in kitchen area have black/slimy debris.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometers missing in 3 reach in coolers in kitchen area. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
06-05-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp 38° thawing in standing water. Fish sealed in plastic 40° thawing in standing water. Employee placed in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler gaskets on reach in coolers throughout kitchen area torn and in disrepair.
35B-13-4Basic – Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. No screen on exterior of exhaust fans in kitchen.
24-17-4Basic – Silverware/utensils/sheet trays dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying sheet pans with cloth.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 clothes in kitchen area not stored in sanitizer bucket.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder like substance in container under wait station area not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:33 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.