Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ANDAMAN ASIAN BISTRO

1935 A1A SOUTH · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3391514
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8501419
DBPR license6502053

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or single service items without washing hands. On cook line, employee cracked raw shell eggs with gloved hand, no hand wash, and handled to go box.

#10High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On cook line, eggs ambient (68F). Operator states the eggs were brought out during rush, out for less than 2 hours. Operator moved to refrigeration.

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, bean sprouts sitting on counter; bean sprouts (60F – Cold Holding). Operator states sprouts pulled out during rush and out for less than 2 hours. At cook line, at pass through window, pan of kale removed from stem, kale 67F.

#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter, soap and sanitizer bucket stored aboard single service items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At sushi station, multiple bamboo sushi mats soiled with food debris. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee hired within 30 days, no proof of reporting agreement. Provided reporting agreement to operator.

#15Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to provide written plan for time control. Provided time paperwork to operator. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In kitchen at cook line, gap at bottom of exterior door.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall behind wok station is soiled with grease.

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, on oven handle, in use tongs hanging on oven handle.

#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At cook line, in large container of flour, scoop laying in flour. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, next to wok station, utensils stored in room temperature water. Operator removed utensils from operation. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths not in sanitizing solution throughout establishment. Operator began to remove cloths. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), operator added bleach to bring to correct PPM, 100 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen, on cook line, large container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled container. Also, on cook line, large container of flour unlabeled, operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.