Inspection Report

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THE BLUE HEN CAFÉ

117 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 2, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3351453
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370713
DBPR license6502144

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made pimento cheese (54F – Cold Holding) in small flip-top cooler. Cheese was double plastic panned. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing in kitchen. Operator has kitchen renovation in process. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in coolers in kitchen with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in coolers throughout kitchen with food soiled gaskets **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
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 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.