Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ARGYLE RESTAURANT

254 ALTA MAR DR · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3379797
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8463368
DBPR license6500800

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate5 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

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the pass through window reach in cooler, raw fish over ready to eat pimento cheese. Employee relocated the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at the pass through window area has food residue staining build up.

#8Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. At time of inspection raw menu items, Spicy Ahi Tuna, Wahoo Crudo, Caesar salad with raw egg, Tuna Nicosia and two alcoholic beverages with raw shell egg not identified. Operator corrected the menu items with proper verbiage and with identifiers on the menu and began printing new menus. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection no chlorine test kit available to test the chlorine dish machine.

#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink closest to the dish machine has no hot water available as the hot water faucet is broken. Operator has replacement faucet handle to replace. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored on prep tables or shelves over food prep areas. Open employee beverage in the walk in freezer. Operator relocated beverages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In the dry storage room, employee bags and jackets over clean equipment and bottled beverages.

#3Basic33-15-4

Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster lid broken and can't be closed.

#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Wait station ice bin has ice scoop handle in contact with ice, employee relocated the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the back prep table, wet wiping cloth not stored in solution. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.