Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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GRILLED CHEESE GALLERY

16 CATHEDRAL PL · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3392760
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8505129
DBPR license6501615

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 9, 2024 1:10 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 12, 2024 4:55 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

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 Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house branded pump spray and aerosol can pesticide/insecticide on black chemical storage shelf.

#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches on floor and walls under hand washing station Observed one live roach inside hand washing station Observed one live roach under triple sink. Observed two live roaches crawling on wall by electrical fuse box near hot water tank. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of uncovered red sauce with unknown white foreign objects inside. Person in charge did not know what objects were. Sauces were produced previous day and left uncovered overnight.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed floor degreaser, house hood insecticides, bleach cleaners, and sanitizers stored above filled bulk food bins. Person in charge moved all chemicals away from food products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on front prep counter soiled and stained with food debris.

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for triple sink.

Basic 8

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches on floor under hand washing station. Observed approximately 23 dead roaches in glue trap under hand washing station. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in glue trap under triple sink Observed one dead roach on bottom shelf of black dry storage cabinet near single service coffee filters. Observed approximately three dead roaches behind table top oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on front counter reach in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors and walls throughout kitchen soiled with build up of food debris and grease. Observed ceiling vents in hallway soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed plastic like wall coverings separating away from wall creating places for vermin to nest by hand washing station. Observed hole in wall above entrance near walk-in cooler. Observed gaps surrounding electrical fuse box.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed sandwich press soiled with Mac n cheese food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in cooler top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed self filtering hood style fryer soiled with grease. Observed old food debris under table top ice cream machine and table top oven **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of uncovered red sauce with unknown white foreign objects inside. Person in charge did not know what objects were. Sauces were produced previous day and left uncovered overnight.

#8Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed bread stored next to hand washing station exposed to splash.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.