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PLAYA CHAC MOOL

105 D ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3403563
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8542249
DBPR license6501273

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer; raw beef over lemons/limes. Person in charge moved beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; Milk 55F, black beans 53F, rice 55F, pork 55F, pico 54F, cheese 55F, lettuce 55F; ( – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight; Milk 55F, black beans 53F, rice 55F, pork 55F, pico 54F, cheese 55F, lettuce 55F; ( – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling a container with water in hand washing sink. Addressed and he stopped. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles are soiled.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk in cooler are torn.

#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Large amount of grease on floor behind cookline. Also cove molding in kitchen is soiled.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in dry storage. Person in charge moved oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in freezer have ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All shelves in kitchen have debris on them. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp, pork, ground beef thawing at room temperature. Still frozen, placed back into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.