Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MCFLAMINGO

880 A1A NORTH SUITE 12 · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3372016
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8438274
DBPR license6502327

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 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 3

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At time of inspection chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator replaced the sanitizer and primed machine to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the cook line reach in cooler drawers, mushrooms (53F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F – Cold Holding). Operator discarded the items from the cook line. Flip top reach in cooler opposite the grill, cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); cut green tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); sweet potatoes (48F – Cold Holding); cooked jalapeños (48F – Cold Holding); hummus (46F – Cold Holding). Operator instructed employees to discard time/temperature control food for safety from the cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler opposite the hand wash sink, cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); cut green tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); sweet potatoes (45F – Cold Holding) and in the reach in cooler opposite the grill closest to the register, cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); cut green tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); sweet potatoes (48F – Cold Holding); cooked jalapeños (48F – Cold Holding); hummus (46F – Cold Holding). Per operator lids left open and product moved during the rush, operator placed all items on ice and put the products into the reach in cooler. In the cook line reach in cooler drawers, mushrooms (53F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F – Cold Holding). Operator discarded the items from the cook line. At conclusion of inspection some products in reach in cooler opposite the hand wash sink in temperature range or cooling and almost in temperature range. Flip top reach in cooler opposite the grill operator had employees discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In use cutting board on the prep station has build up of food residue staining.

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for the chlorine dish machine.

#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ At time of inspection 4 food handling employees present with no certified food manager.

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table closest to the front register. Operator relocated the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler drawers door gasket has food debris build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service drink kinds stored on the floor of the dry storage area.

#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table closest to the front register. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth. Sanitizer solution bucket at 0ppm quaternary, operator replaced the sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:39 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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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.