Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHARLIE'S SOUTHERN BISTRO

206 S ORANGE AVE · GREEN COVE SPRINGS · Clay County · FL 32043

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 26, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2872194
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6871571
DBPR license2001382

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 26, 2019 9:27 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 26, 2019 11:58 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook cracked shell eggs, then removed cooked ham from refrigerator without washing hands or changing gloves. Inspector spoke to employee and he washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon on prep table by cookline, 66°f. Employee stated he recently took out to cook. Employee moved bacon to flattop. Batter on prep table at cookline, 72°f. Employee moved battter to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 dry hard rodent droppings on white containers of grits and rice on lower shelf across from cookline. 5 hard dry droppings on floor in back storage room, old restroom. 3 dry hard droppings on storage containers on shelves in dry storage area below office. In office area, 2 dry hard droppings on desk top, 3 hard dry droppings on blue bin below desk, 1 dry hard dropping on wood in front of mattress and 1 hard dry dropping on floor behind dry vacuum. Also Observed 4 onions in bag, on lower shelf in dry storage area below office, with gnaw marks.

#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 onions in bag, on lower shelf in dry storage area below office, with gnaw marks.

Stop Sale

Basic 3

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closer disconnected on women's restroom door.

#2Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#3Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on front counter. Item moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.