Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ST MARYS SEAFOOD & MORE

705 HORTON'S TRACE · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32095

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 24, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3363900
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8383160
DBPR license6502117

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 24, 2023 12:02 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 25, 2023 9:13 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On the main kitchen line under the heat lamp, baked potatoes (72F – Cooling) stored cooling over night. Per operator baked potatoes are to be discarded in the morning.

#8High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Ant pesticide pellets stored on the floor by the bulk ice bin and rear exterior door.

#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler on the main cook line, raw ground beef over raw crab cake mixture. Operator relocated the beef to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In the dry storage room closest to the bulk ice bin and office area, 35 rodent droppings observed on the floor under the dry storage shelves, 3 rodent droppings observed on cardboard boxes and cans on the dry storage shelves. Observed 3 rodent droppings at the entry from dry storage to the liquor room. Observed 4 rodent droppings on the middle prep table closest to the back door on the lower shelves. Operator began to sweep and discard the rodent droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On the main kitchen line under the heat lamp, baked potatoes (72F – Cooling) stored cooling over night. Per operator baked potatoes are to be discarded in the morning.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler at the entry to the cook line and cutting board on the steam table station has build up of food residue staining. Can opener on the prep table has food debris above the blade. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At time of inspection ceiling tile over the walkway from the waitstation area in disrepair and falling from the ceiling. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on shelf over sauce bottles. Operator relocated the employee jacket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On the storage shelf next to the prep table clean plastic containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic33-10-4

Basic – Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Dumpster in enclosure lid open.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and flip top reach in freezer door gaskets have build up of mold like substance. Sides of the fryers on the main cook line have accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the base of the standup Pepsi cooler on the waitstation line. Operator had employee wipe out the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.