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MOJO BBQ

5 CORDOVA ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 1, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3344951
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8364211
DBPR license6502047

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (118F – Hot Holding). Person in charge raised temperature of Auto-shaam to reheat. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar above ice bins soiled with slime.

#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed food handler training program dated from 2016 missing employee reporting agreement form 2017 food code. Provided employee reporting agreement to person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup used to scoop dressings. Person in charge removed cup. **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. Observed ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean clear plastic container stacked on green racks in storage room with visible moisture.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line stored on handles. Discussed with person in charge.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on cook line coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers stacked on green rack in dry storage. Discussed with person in charge.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple speed racks with food on top shelf not covered. Person in charge added additional sheet pan to top to cover food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.