Inspection Report

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BEN AND JERRYS

128 ST GEORGE ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3329861
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349118
DBPR license6502203

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two small flying insects near mop bucket in back kitchen.

#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed sink with attached y-splitter missing vacuum breaker on both sides. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on small flip-top cooler stained with food debris.

#9Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some food handler training certifications are photo copies. Discussed with person in charge.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above walk-in freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.

#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex bathroom missing covered waste receptacle.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in walk-in freezer and ice cream freezers

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored I mop bucket with visible moisture.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.