CHINA CAFE
165 BLACKFORD WAY · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above microwave. Operator moved medicine to a basket. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In chest freezer by front counter, raw frozen shrimp stored over French fries. Operator moved shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At roll top reach-in cooler across from stove top stored above fill line, cooked pasta (55F – Cold Holding) Operator stated pasta had been in roll top 30 min. Operator put pasta inside of cooler to reach proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink in kitchen
Intermediate 2
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. Emailed to operator during inspection. **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. At black reach-in cooler to left of fryer, multiple items (pork and chicken)not date marked. Per operation items had been made yesterday/last night.
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Storage area in back of kitchen, bulk container of rice has plastic Togo container used as scoop. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on prep table by microwave.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone stored next to microwave. Phone stored about roll top reach-in cooler. Operator moved both phones to basket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and roll top across from stove top. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Storage area in back of kitchen, scoop handle in bulk container of sugar. Operator removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods above stove top have grease buildup. At roll top reach-in cooler across from stove top, gaskets have food buildup.
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door was wide open. Operator closed door. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On counter next to fryer, wontons left out to thaw. Operator moved wontons to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:28 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.