THE KOOKABURRA
4265 A1A S · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In prep area on can rack, coconut milk can dented/pinched on side.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In heated display case at front counter. veggo pie (125F – Hot Holding) employee stated items in case 3.75 hours, immediately placed in oven retemp veggo pie (169F – Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep area handwash sink next to mop sink, mop handle blocking access. Employee moved mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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 arrivals for inspection five food handlers present, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter unlabeled spray bottle, manager identified as windex.
Basic 7
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In back storage room ice bucket next to ice machine not inverted.
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In prep area on can rack, coconut milk can dented/pinched on side.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. At front counter, 2 gaskets on reach in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the prep area dust build up on ceiling/ air vent above ovens.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks above triple sinks for dish drying have rust.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In secondary storage area single service cups stored in area with no ceiling and unsealed wood **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:53 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.