GOURMET GARDEN
17 CUNA ST · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor left of reach in cooler. Observed approximately 7 rodent droppings on floor left reach in freezer. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on floor under triple sink. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on window sill behind stoves. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on floor in between flip-top cooler and stove. Observed 1 rodent dropping on prep table next to air fryer. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food prep table next to fryer soiled from rodent droppings. Discussed with person in charge.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge missing food handler certificate **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in flip-top cooler made couple day prior per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed no cove molding and holes in wall near floor under triple sink. **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Main kitchen door not self closing and no screen door present. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:29 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.