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 dateOctober 7, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3161078
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7781628
DBPR license6501290

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 7, 2021 4:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 8, 2021 3:02 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. About 17 rodent droppings on floor under utensils rack located adjacent to dish machine line in rear dry goods area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle hanging on rear food rack. Moved by manager

Basic 9

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damage in multiple areas including kitchen , Dish machine and dry goods area. Roof leak causing water drip onto single service cups located in air conditioning closet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear and side door. (Daylight visible ).

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Dish machine / dry goods area. Standing water in air conditioning closet. About 2 inches standing water. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors not smooth and easily cleanable throughout including kitchen, dry goods. Broken , missing floor tiles. Worn and missing grout. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple walls throughout in very poor repair including kitchen , Dish machine , dry goods area. Multiple holes in walls throughout. Severe wall damage outside around building. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door with no self closing mechanism. Side door with no self closing mechanism. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler end of cook line. Per Person In Charge unit non functioning.

#9Basic08B-62-4

Basic – Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unprotected Ice machine by bar area near restrooms. Lock latch broken. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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 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.