THE BACK 40 URBAN CAFE
40 S DIXIE HWY · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer handle dirty dishes then pick up clean dishes and utensils without hand washing. Discussed with employee and person in charge.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw chicken above cooked pasta and house made salsa. Person in charge removed pan of raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip-top cooler chicken (47F – Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (45F – Cold Holding) Person in charge placed items in lower section to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sweet potatoes (110F – Hot Holding) person in charge reheated started potatoes on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 10
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food employee wash hands inside of triple sink. Discussed with employee.
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**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip for peroxide base sanitizer used in dish machine.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no food manager present with more than 4 food employees hired more than 60days.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station. Person in charge added paper towels. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station at front counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
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**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Observed some employees hired more than 60 days missing proof of food handler training.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on menu or near entrances to establishments. Provided paper copies. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with clear liquid missing label.
Basic 5
14-18-4Basic – Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed beverage tubing running through ice at front counter.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on single metal door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor next to sandwich press. Person in charge placed onions on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers on cook line and kitchen reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed gaskets on refrigerators in shed soiled with black/green mold like substance.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items on floor in shed. Person in charge placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:32 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.