H&M BACK 40
6101 A1A S UNIT 111 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed six rodent droppings under right side of three compartment sink in dish area. Observed one rodent dropping under middle of three compartment sink in dish area. Observed four rodent droppings under right side of dish machine in corner. Observed one rodent dropping under left side of dish machine. Observed three rodent droppings under handwash sink in dish area. Observed one rodent dropping behind reach-in freezer next to dish area. Observed two rodent droppings in HVAC room at end of cook line. In dry storage next door to establishment, observed thirty four rodent droppings under shelves opposite wall of office desk. In dry storage next door to establishment, observed four rodent droppings behind tall metal cabinet. In dry storage next door to establishment, observed three rodent droppings behind chest freezer. In dry storage next door to establishment, observed 12 rodent droppings in storage closet near back door. Operator began cleaning up rodent droppings during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese dip (129F – Hot Holding) in warmer at end of cook line. Employee stated dip was made 1.5 hours to temperature and placed in oven to heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing on threaded faucet at mop sink.
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Behind bar observed sanitizer bucket too strong, strip was bleached from solution. Employee added water to bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no sanitizer test strips for dish machine or sanitizer buckets.
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. Observed unit 109 used for storage not included in plans for establishment. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink on end of cook line near front kitchen entrance with no soap. Employee stocked with soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed womens restroom door not self closing.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed multiple pieces of Mahi thawed in packages with label that states not to thaw fish in bag.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed sizable gaps on sides and bottom of back exterior door in kitchen. Observed sizable gaps on sides and bottom of back exterior door in dry storage area next door to establishment.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On cook line observed extreme grease buildup under equipment along the wall. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of stove, grill and fryer with extreme grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exterior door to kitchen as not self closing. Observed back exterior door in dry storage next door to establishment as not self closing.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage area next door to establishment observed multiple boxes of togo items stored on the floor.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and dry storage areas and section behind bar with unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of sugar without label. Employee labeled container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:52 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.