Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LIBBY'S THAI BISTRO

525 SR 16 SUITE 103 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3412979
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8577763
DBPR license6502126

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 19, 2023 2:00 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 20, 2023 2:53 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed person in charge to set up triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside of dish machine not sanitized due to dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed person in charge to sanitize dishes in triple sink after setting it up. Employee started adding dishes to sanitize water **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed one raw shell egg stored inside washed mushrooms container in flip-top cooler. Cook removed egg. No visible contamination inside mushrooms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on wall under hand washing station at kitchen entrance Observed 3 live roaches crawling on boxes and bags in dry storage room Observed 2 live roaches stuck in glue trap at hand washing station next to dish machine. Observed approximately 6 live roaches at front counter crawling on shelf with clean glasses and reusable cloth napkins. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement in dry storage room on shelves. Observed roach excrement on shelves at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed end cycle of dish machine overflowing onto ground. Standing waste water on ground of dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reconstituted noodles on ice at cook line (45F – Cold Holding) person in charge stated placed out at 11am. Person in charge placed more ice into container. Discussed with person in charge about using a more shallow container.

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided paper copy, person in charge added to folder of hand outs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station by dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 62 dead roaches in fryer oil and grease on floor near fry station. Observed 1 dead roach floating in mop bucket water. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches stuck to glue trap at hand washing station by dish machine Observed 1 dead roach under bag n box Person in charge directed employees to start cleaning dead roaches. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-01-4

Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed cook on cook line eating food while cooking in wok. Discussed with employee and they removed themselves from cook line to finish food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on flip-top cooler on cook line torn. Observed dish machine dumping water onto floor during drain cycle.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ceiling air return vent in hallway heavily soiled with grease. Observed floor by fryers heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters installed improperly allowing grease to enter through gap in filters. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance Observed reach in freezer and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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