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NORMA D'S KITCHEN

224 N MAIN ST · HASTINGS · St. Johns County · FL 32145

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3397461
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8521074
DBPR license6502290

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In the storage area reach in freezer, raw frozen chicken on a sheet tray over frozen butter in a box. Operator switched the storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer solution at the pass through window area 200+ ppm chlorine, test strip changed black. Operator resent the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the cook line flip top reach in cooler has food residue staining. Per operator will clean at end of shift. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. 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 time of inspection no proof of a food manager for the establishment. Per the operator, recently took position at the location and in the process of acquiring food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding undercooked raw bacon on time as public health control with no written procedures. Discussed with employee on the cook line and operator. Provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on the prep table in front of the microwave on the main cook line. Employee relocated the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On the shelves opposite the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Wiping cloth on cutting board with stain and food debris on the cloth. Operator switched out the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large amount of discarded equipment behind the establishment.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.