Inspection Report

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880 SANTA MARIA BLVD STE 2 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3411304
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8571457
DBPR license6502335

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate9 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 3

#10High Priority01D-08-5

High Priority – Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. No proof available for aquaculture salmon. Operator obtained letter from supplier during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over cut lettuce and sauces. Also, raw beef stored over unwashed produce and sauces. Operator rearranged items to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, fried rice (118F – Hot Holding). Operator stated employee cooked to much and discarded. At cook line fry station, shrimp tempura, calamari (77, 78F – Hot Holding). Operator stated items are held on time, no time marked and no written procedures available. Items out less than 4 hours. Operator has written procedures form but it is not filled out.

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At walk-in cooler entrance, handwash sink has metal scrub pad in sink. At sushi bar, scrub pad in handwash sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At takeout area near drink station, cardboard lining shelf for togo lids.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall,behind flattop soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In back kitchen storage area, plastic lid on sugar s cracked.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In back kitchen storage area, container of ginger stored on floor. Operator placed empty bucket Nader ginger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

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

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on oven handle. Operator removed. At cook line, knives stored between reach-in cooler and prep,table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, rice scoop in standing water, 72f.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over flattop have build up. At cook line, table under flattop soiled. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On shelves next to ice machine, multiple small,plastic containers of spices not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
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
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.