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GRILLED CHEESE GALLERY

16 CATHEDRAL PL · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3371498
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8390758
DBPR license6501615

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#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. Observed tomato soup (48F – Cooling) in very deep container from previous day per person in charge. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#8High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed large portion of raw meat above ready to eat tomato soup, refried beans, cheese. Person in charge placed raw meat on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

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

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings on top of white refrigerator. Person in charge cleaned up 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. Observed tomato soup (48F – Cooling) in very deep container from previous day per person in charge. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (58F – Cold Holding) left above chill line in flip-top cooler for less than 1hr per person in charge. Person in charge placed cut lettuce in bottoms of cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed tomato soup stored in 6 – 12 inch deep containers to cool in walk-in cooler. Discussed other options with person in charge and handed out cooling tips handout.

#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of shelf of dry storage near flour. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches stuck in glue trap on top of refrigerator. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches stuck in glue trap wedged in between shelf and hangers above deep freezers. Person in charge placed glue traps into trash can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed Duct tape used to repair walk-in cooler door's exposed insulation. Discussed with person in charge. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler door missing. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors, walls on front counter and cook line soiled with food debris and grease. Observed ceilings in dry storage soiled with grease and dust.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed small convection oven on front counter and two convection ovens in back storage area soiled with grease and food debris.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed outside of ovens soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 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)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.