Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE SWEET SPOT

32 SAINT GEORGE ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3371720
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8390980
DBPR license6501981

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High 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. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 53 ants crawling from hand washing station up wall to crack in wall. Person in charge cleaned up and sanitized hand washing station. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 200++ppm chlorine. Person in charge diluted with water. Retested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed two gallons of milk opened previous day at start of opening per person in charge missing date marks. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate11-27-4

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**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler for employees onsite. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

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**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in mop sink and triple sink area near grease trap.

#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop submerged in water inside mop sink. Discussed with person in charge.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.