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TERRA & ACQUA

134 SEA GROVE MAIN ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3358037
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8377297
DBPR license6502009

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves salmon undercooked. Person in charge unable to provide parasite destruction. Called supplier and provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping in corner by glue trap on ground in dry storage. Observed 1 rodent dropping in corner by soda bibbs. Observed 4 rodent droppings on wooden shelf in dry storage area by soda bibbs. Person in charge cleaned during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler, multiple time/temperature control for safety items employee stated were left in cooler overnight; shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh mozzarella, ricotta cheese, marscapone cheese, salami, ham, ground beef, tomato sauce. (58-62F – Cold Holding) One dessert with mold like substance observed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, in reach in cooler, lobster (46F – Cold Holding); roasted potatoes (46F); salmon (51F – Cold Holding); retemped items, some items 43F Also, at pizza station, reach in cooler shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh mozzarella, ricotta cheese, marscapone cheese, salami, ham, ground beef, tomato sauce. (58-62F – Cold Holding) stop sale issued Also, in dairy cooler, mozzarella (46F – Cold Holding); heavy cream 48F – Cold Holding)operator adjusted the thermostat. Retemped at 46-47F person in charge moved all time/temperature control for safety items to large walk in cooler. Also on cook line, tomato sauce (44F – Cold Holding); chicken breast (44F – Cold Holding) employee iced down product with ice bags. Also in walk in cooler, tomato sauce (44F – Cold Holding); chicken breast (44F – Cold Holding) Retemped at 43F. Person in charge opened freezer door to bring temperature down on unit.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not maintained in chronological order, also not maintained in pan until last shellstock item sold.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling pan in hand wash sink.

#14Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – 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. Establishment vacuum seals meatballs, lasagna, raw chicken and raw beef. Freezes and holds longer than 48 hours. No Haccp. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge only able to provide proof of training for one employee working over 60 days during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with floor cleaner unlabeled. Also at front server line two spray bottles with cleaner unlabeled.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance buildup. Soda nozzles in bar with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dish area, ceiling tiles are porous and not easily cleanable, Also in disrepair. Also, no cove molding at ware washing station. Also, exposed wall in back kitchen by ware washing station. Also, in back storage area, ceiling is not easily cleanable.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards throughout on sandwich coolers have grooved and cut boards, some surface stains present.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 11 dead roaches in glue trap and 4 on floor in dry storage area. Also, on makeline behind reach in cooler observed 4 dead roaches on the floor. Person in charge cleaned during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Minimum labeling missing from self service items in reach in freezer at door.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Heavy dust buildup on large walk in cooler fans. Also observed on dairy walk in cooler fans.

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line, wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.