THE KOOKABURRA
4265 A1A S · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six live roaches under counter/cabinet and on counter top by hot water tower and coffee maker at drink prep area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Vacant area in the back of dining area are being used for refrigerator storage, office, wine, and dry storage. Operator stated plans were submitted one day prior. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust and debris accumulation on vents in kitchen. **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket on shelf by ice machine, not inverted, water present in bucket. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup stored on prep counter. Person in charge moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep counter. Person in charge moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In back of house storage area, exterior door has daylight showing through the bottom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in cinnamon has handle touching product. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper bags stored on floor in dry storage area. Person in charge moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bottom of mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:17 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.