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CASABLANCA ON THE BAY

24 AVENIDA MENENDEZ · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3388131
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8489597
DBPR license6501188

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near bag n box machine.

#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw fish in walk-in cooler. Person in charge reorganized walk-in cooler placing eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks by bag n box and ice machine not secured.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles missing near triple sink and dish washer. Observed holes in ceiling by triple sink and visible water damage.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor Observed potatoes in water on floor in kitchen. Person in charge placed potatoes on reach in freezer. Observed bags of ice on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed two cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer.

#5Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Observed 23 cases of plastic water bottles stored outside uncovered, exposed to rain and sun, next to walk-in cooler. Person in charge had employee move cases of water into storage sheds. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in cooler, walk-in coolers soiled with food debris/black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers on storage rack. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed HVAC mini split units in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall covering missing, exposed insulation on vent stack above oven.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.