Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE TIDES OYSTER CO & GRILL

641 A1A BEACH BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 3, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3145969
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7732367
DBPR license6501290

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 3, 2021 3:58 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 5, 2021 1:23 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority41-20-4

High Priority – Observed: Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Residential style roach and and spray on counter in rear dishware area. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in reach in cooler gasket located end of prepline in kitchen. 3 live roaches on shelf by rear dry goods area. 2 live roaches on floor by Dish machine area. 1 live roach in Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knives stored in kitchen Hand wash sink. Priority: Intermediate

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at dispenser at kitchen Hand wash sink. Priority: Intermediate

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : bar. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#2Basic32-02-4

Basic – Observed: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men’s restroom door left open. Priority: Basic

#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing , broken cove molding multiple areas kitchen and dry goods and Dish machine line. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Observed: Dead roaches on premises. About 6 dead on floor next to cookline equipment and wall In kitchen. 3 dead on shelf by rear dry goods area. About 5 dead on floor by rear dry goods area. 2 dead in Three compartment sink located next to Dish machine by rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: Basic

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Extensive standing water on floor along sides of walls by dry goods, Dish machine line . Leak coming in from outside. Substantial standing water, about 2 inches , in air conditioning closet located in dining area where single service items are stored. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-11-4

Basic – Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors not smooth and easily cleanable throughout including kitchen, dry goods. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#9Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door not self closing. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#12Basic25-06-4

Basic – Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Roof leak causing water drip onto single service cups located in air conditioning closet. Priority: Basic

#13Basic08B-62-4

Basic – Observed: Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unsecured Ice machine by bar. Lock /latch broken. Priority: Basic

#14Basic14-12-4

Basic – Observed: Utensils in poor condition. Reach in cooler gasket torn. Cooler at cookline in kitchen. Torn gasket to walk in cooler located outside. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.