Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

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6101 A1A S UNIT 111 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3324970
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8344223
DBPR license6501864

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 7, 2023 12:44 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 8, 2023 8:15 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn gel stored on shelf by first roll top cooler. Person in Charge moved gel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water above prep table.

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings under air conditioning unit in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At second roll top reach-in cooler on bottom shelves across from flat top, potato salad (44F – Cold Holding); hummus (46F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F – Cold Holding); pasta salad (51F – Cold Holding). At last roll top reach-in cooler on bottom shelf across from flat top, raw shrimp (44F – Cold Holding) Operator threw all food in trash. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At second roll top reach-in cooler on bottom shelves across from flat top, potato salad (44F – Cold Holding); hummus (46F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F – Cold Holding); pasta salad (51F – Cold Holding). Operator threw all food in trash. At last roll top reach-in cooler on bottom shelf across from flat top, raw shrimp (44F – Cold Holding) Operator threw all food in trash. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment missing training from some employees.

Basic 8

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above ac storage unit, ceiling tile pushed back. Person in Charge put tile back. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in kitchen have dust buildup.

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door, gaps above, on sides, and below door.

#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In dish area, hole in wall with with dry rub marks around hole. Employee cleaned rub marks off with bleach.

#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in first reach-in cooler.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At second roll top cooler across from flat top has gaskets with food buildup. Low boy reach-in freezer across from air conditioning utility closet, gaskets have food buildup. Hoods above flat top have grease buildup.

#7Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen, floors unsealed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Next to dish area on shelf, bulk container of sugar has no label. Employee put added label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.