Inspection Report

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KINGFISH GRILL

252 YACHT CLUB DR · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3368188
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8387448
DBPR license6501579

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings new hot water tank. Person in charge cleaned and removed all droppings. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed all shell stock tags in plastic box commingled and out of order. Discuss with person in charge. Employee started organizing tags. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards stained with food debris.

#10Intermediate03G-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. Observed onsite Reduced oxygen packaging of fish. Discussed with person in charge. Provided industry bulletin and special process hand out to person in charge. Person in charge will use ziplock bags moving forward.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance on interior deflector plat of ice machine near back entrance.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches, one on floor by hot water tank and one in prep room light shield. Person in charge cleaned up dead. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of energy drink on prep table. Person in charge removed drink from food area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on fish flip-top cooler torn.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on fish flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.

#6Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards on walk-in cooler condenser unit soiled with black/green mold like substance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.