Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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NAMASTE

2180 US1 SOUTH · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3401132
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8534777
DBPR license6502057

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. Dented #10 can of tomato sauce with sharp edge on dry storage rack. Operator voluntarily discarded can of tomato sauce. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipping cream in reach in cooler at 61F. Operator states has been out of the cooler for approximately ten minutes. Cream moved back to reach in cooler. Temperature taken approximately 15 minutes later at 54F. Fresh garlic on counter in kitchen at 79F. Operator states left out of refrigerator to prepare an order about 30 minutes prior. Garlic moved to reach in cooler and 15 minutes later temperature was 57F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate11-26-1

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. Only one employee with signed employee reporting agreement. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103.

#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid on storage rack at mop sink. Operator identified as degreaser and employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine has black mold-like substance.

#2Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. #10 can of tomato sauce is dented with sharp edge on dry storage shelf. Operator removed can from supply. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-32-4

Basic – Food being prepared outside. Two trays of ginger root outside back exit on pallet on the ground. Operator states delivered today and needed to be dried. Operator states has been outside for less than 10 minutes.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.