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1000-05 S PONCE DE LEON BLVD · ST. AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed over the counter bottle of medication stored above flip-top cooler food. Discussed with employee.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide stored in kitchen under hand washing station. Discussed with person in charge.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above mozzarella cheese and hot dogs. Discussed with employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed food employee present unaware of proper wash, rinse, sanitize. Employee unable to find sanitizer without calling manager.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station in kitchen blocked by utensils. Employee removed utensils from hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chlorine sanitizer. Person in charge stated they ordered test kits. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food employee present hired over 60 day per employee missing proof of training. Person in charge has training books ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed on-site food manager unaware of proper wash, rinse, sanitation of food equipment. Unable to locate sanitizer without calling management.
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior ice machine deflector plate soiled with black/green mold like substance.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee mug on flip-top cooler. Discussed with employee.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys above flip-top cooler food. Discussed with employee.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor. Observed open bag of rice stored on floor under hand washing station. Observed approximately 7 cases of food in plastic and cardboard near back door. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in main ice machine. Person in charge removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:49 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.