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MI CARNAL RESTAURANT

2471 US HWY 1 S · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3399340
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8528950
DBPR license6502229

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry storage shelf, one can of tomatillos is dented and pinched at seam. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. In reach in freezer, raw pork being stored in plastic Togo bags.

#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in freezer, raw chicken stored in ziplock bags over ground beef, and pork on bottom. Discussed with operator proper storage levels, provided documentation on proper storage levels/separation based on minimum required cooking temperature.

#11High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In Reach in cooler in kitchen, salsa marked 4/19/24 in use. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen, in Reach in cooler tomatillo salsa (46F – Cold Holding); chicken stock (46F – Cold Holding); ambient temperature of Reach in cooler is 40F Operator moved salsa and stock in to freezer. Retemped, tomatillo 38F, chicken stock 41F. Also, at front counter in mini fridge, tomatillo sauce(front counter) (46F – Cold Holding); mini fridge ambient temp 38F

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In kitchen, in Reach in cooler, cooked pork marked 4/19/24 pulled from freezer with no date marked when pulled from freezer.

Basic 7

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. In mop closet, under water heater, 2 dead roaches on sticky trap. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen, above dish area, ceiling tiles have buildup of dust.

#3Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In self service cooler, in dining room, desserts prepared on site have no minimal labeling.

#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish drying rack, old label stuck to clean pan. Employee removed and discarded label. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#6Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. On dish drying rack, wooden spoon is no longer smooth and easily cleanable, surface cracks present.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On dry storage shelf, container of sugar unlabeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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)

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