HOWARD JOHNSON INN
137 SAN MARCO AVE · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Establishment is washing dishes in hand washing sink in customer self service area. Employee states washing dishes with soap and no sanitizer.
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 74°, chream cheese 72°. Out 3 hrs, placed in cooler. Discussed cold holding temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a total of 19 rodent droppings. Of which, observed 12 moist rodent droppings along back wall under food prep counter, 4 dried inside three compartment sink and 3 dried under 3 compartment sink on right side along wall on floor.
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in customer self service area in lobby is being used to was dishes in.
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink in food prep area. When hot water valve is turned on, cold water runs onto floor. Hand washing sink hot water not connected in rear Room.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand washing sink in rear food prep area.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid in food prep area sitting on three compartment sink not identified.
Basic 7
05-04-4Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Operator stated thermometer was in back of boxes of food within tall reach in cooler in food prep area.
32-19-4Basic – Bathroom not conveniently located and accessible to employees. Restroom in employee food prep area in not accessible and not operational. Restroom being used for storage.
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee cell phone of food surface area in sel service area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior door in food prep area. Daylight shows underneath nearly all the way across bottom of door.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in rear food prep area.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing to hot water in food prep area is not connected. When turned on, water runs onto floor behind 3 compartment sink.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons not inverted. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:50 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.