CAP'S ON THE WATER
4325 MYRTLE ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer on the main cook line raw chicken tenders in container over bags of ready to eat frozen French fries. Operator had employee switch the storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. During inspection employee cutting lemons and limes outside at the bar counter. Operator had employee discard the produce being cut outside. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the walk in cooler, orzo (45F – Cold Holding) stored on the shelf closest to the door, per operator door opens and closes frequently and temperature is usually affected by the door being open. Operator discarded the orzo and relocated non time/temperature control food for safety to the shelf closest to the door to better keep necessary food in temperature.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler, orzo (45F – Cold Holding) stored on the shelf closest to the door, per operator door opens and closes frequently and temperature is usually affected by the door being open. Operator discarded the orzo and relocated non time/temperature control food for safety to the shelf closest to the door to better keep necessary food in temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. In the soup steam table, gumbo (118F – Hot Holding); she crab soup (126F – Hot Holding). Operator had employees remove and reheat the products. At conclusion of inspection she crab soup second temperature (167F – Hot Holding); gumbo second temperature (136F – Reheating). **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored hanging off inside bar counter liquor speed well. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection 2 certified food managers with expired certification.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the prep area with food residue stains build up.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in the warewashing area. Operator had employee replace paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment utilizing reduced oxygen vaccum packaging for portioned raw beef with no approved HACCP plan. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection all food handler training certificates are expired. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the bottom shelf of the prep table, blue chemical spray bottle not labeled. Unlabeled yellow chemical spray bottle on the dishmachine. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working in raw bar section of the kitchen area with no beard guard.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On the storage shelf under the prep counter, clean containers stacked while wet. On the storage shelf of the warewashing area, clean containers stacked while wet.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Accumulation of standing water on the floor of the warewashing area.
08B-32-4Basic – Food being prepared outside. During inspection employee cutting lemons and limes outside at the bar counter. Operator had employee discard the produce being cut outside. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Main cook line hood filters with grease build up. Build up of debris on door gasket of reach in cooler on the backside of the main cook line. Outside bar area door gasket with mold like substance spots.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the shelf of the warewashing area, clean containers with old labels still attached. Operator had employees remove stickers. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In the dry storage room, single service cups and carry out containers stored on the floor. Operator had employee relocate the single service items. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:03 PM.
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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.