Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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GYPSY CAB COMPANY

828 ANASTASIA BLVD · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 28, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3177187
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7844443
DBPR license6500497

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 28, 2022 2:42 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 29, 2022 8:39 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority2 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#16High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in server station.

#17High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Orange Home Depot buckets are used to transport ice.

#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw pork stored on top of ready to eat rice in walk in cooler #3. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#19High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 47 rodent droppings observed on floor in dry food storage area adjacent to back prep area of kitchen. Employees began cleaning droppings. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#20High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose in dish area.

#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler near grills in kitchen, chicken, shrimp, scallops, salmon, ham, pork, sausage, cut tomatoes 57F. In reach in cooler below same flip top cooler, pasta 52F. All items placed into service approximately two hours prior. All items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#22High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue window chemical cleaner stored with clean plates in server station. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on two outside faucets behind establishment near outside walk in cooler.

Intermediate 2

#24Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk stored in black reach in cooler in server area opened yesterday morning not dated. Milk dated. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#25Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards both on kitchen line and in prep areas. Interior of ovens in kitchen. Interior of multiple reach in coolers in kitchen.

Basic 15

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in kitchen.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under prep tables and equipment in prep area. Floor in both dry storage areas of kitchen. Floor in all three walk in coolers in kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under dish machine in kitchen. Floor under ice machine in dry storage area. Floor in bar. Walls throughout kitchen. Wall under dish machine. Ceiling throughout kitchen.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic33-15-4

Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster outside of establishment.

#5Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.

#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored inside cardboard above cook line. Cardboard removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in small prep area by kitchen. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple prep shelves below prep tables in kitchen are rusted. All three walk in cooler doors are rusted.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in both areas of kitchen. Exterior of cooking equipment throughout kitchen. Utility carts in kitchen. Multiple dry storage shelves in kitchen.

#10Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons both on cook line near steam well and in server area by iced tea containers.

#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go lids on floor in dry storage area.

#12Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple bags of frozen products in pan of standing water.

#13Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen and food storage areas.

#14Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils/equipment in poor condition. Multiple plastic containers and lids in kitchen area. Multiple utensils cracked/melted. Stand up reach in cooler in kitchen repaired with duct tape. Gasket for reach in cooler where desserts are stored is cracked.

#15Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on cook line in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.