THE KOOKABURRA
647 A1A BEACH BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At reach in cooler near front door, cream cheese spread (47,44F – Cold Holding) Manager stated item has been in reach-in cooler for approximately 2 days. Observed large ice buildup at top of unit on cooling fan.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler near front door, cream cheese spread (47,44F – Cold Holding) Manager stated item has been in reach-in cooler for approximately 2 days. Observed large ice buildup at top of unit on cooling fan.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back kitchen, chemical bottle stored on top of keg cooler. At front counter, 2 chemical spray bottles stored on top counter. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near takeout window, hose Bibb at hood with no vacuum breaker. At mop sink in back of building, splitter on mop sink and splitter on hose Bibb next to mop sink missing vacuum breaker on all ends. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
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. We emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near triple sink in kitchen, sanitizer bucket was stored in hand wash sink. employee removed.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager present at inspection did not have proof of certification.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees present hired over 60 days no proof of training.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator stated cream at dining area station was held on time. Establishment uses time frames but no written procedures. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control form.
35A-22-5Intermediate – Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. At front counter, observed customer with non service dog. Owner removed dog. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In back kitchen, in multiple bulk food containers plastic cups used as scoops.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under triple sink, co2 tanks not secured. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At front door, reach-in cooler had large ice buildup on cooling unit. Cream cheese spread at 47F
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom at porch area did not have covered receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted.
08B-49-4Basic – Dog food not segregated from food served to public. Open case of dog bones stored above cream de coco on shelf in back kitchen.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of debris behind reach-in cooler in back kitchen.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to find last inspection report.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. At back of parking lot, dumpster lid left open.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In back kitchen, standing water in bottom of keg reach-in cooler.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink in back of building, mop stored in wringer.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter, wet towel laying on counter near baked good display.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf above triple sink made from wood not sealed.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back kitchen, multiple bulk food containers not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:57 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.