CHEZ L'AMOUR
45 SAN MARCO AVE · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 74 rodent droppings on top of in use deep freezer located behind establishment in an enclosed area were the walk-in cooler is also located. 2) 23 rodent droppings on ground surrounding mop sink 3) 14 rodent droppings inside of mop sink. 4)6 rodent droppings inside cabinets of storage room behind bar. Person in charge started sweeping up rodent droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. 1) Rodent rub marks along ceiling in storage room behind bar.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting boards on flip-top cooler top coolers stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1) hand washing station by back door missing paper towels. Person in charge added towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. 1) no proof of certificate for food employees training. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. 1) hand washing station near dishwashing area missing soap. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1) top left corner of ceiling has hole in storage room behind bar.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. 1) employee drink container without straw and lid on prep table next to griddle. Employees removed drink from kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1) floor in dry good storage room under and behind ice machine soiled with trash and food debris.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 1) large brute trash can with sausage stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Gaskets on double door reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. 1) dumpster lids left open.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. 1) exterior door to screen room where deep freezers are is not self closing.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 1) old equipment and shelves stored behind building. Person in charge states they are in process of sorting and disposing. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 1) water filter behind ice machine leaking on floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:01 AM.
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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.