Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

HOLIDAY INN & SUITES

1302 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 9, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2874353
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6889012
DBPR license6501566

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 9, 2019 10:30 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 10, 2019 11:44 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. 6 small flies at hand washing sink in bar area. 7 large flies on coffee pitchers above hand washing sink at bar. 7 small flies at entrance of kitchen. 5 flies above make table and 3 by mop sink.

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on left wall at door to kitchen above and below food prep table. 0ne dead roach on floor on left side of stove. 2 dead roaches on the left side of walk in cooler on floor.

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate53A-01-6

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#12Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen staff do not have keys to paper towel dispenser. No paper towels in dispenser.

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank on left side of ice machine not secured.

#2Basic08B-46-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. 3 cases of waffle batter on floor in dry storage.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 0ne dead roach on floor on left side of stove. 2 dead roaches on the left side of walk in cooler on floor.

#4Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Excess grease behind the cook line on the floor and to sides of cooking equipment. Also, side walls where ovens are have food debris.

#5Basic10-01-4

Basic – In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in cracker meal and corn meal. Person in charge removed both scoops. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic22-19-4

Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Interior of microwave to left of make table has food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.