CORTESSE'S BISTRO
172 SAN MARCO AVE · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine being used at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink at 200ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed rack of dishes in dish machine while dish machine is 0ppm chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (78F – Cold Holding) left on prep table since 1330 person in charge. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No tags from oysters served in prior month. Per person in charge.
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed interior deflector plate in ice machine soiled with white/black/green mold like substance
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed food pans stacked on drying rack with visible moisture. Discussed with person in charge.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in cooler and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to food pans on drying rack. Discussed with person in charge.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.