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LIBBY'S THAI BISTRO

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 20, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3412979
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8578085
DBPR license6502126

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#2High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Dishmachine not set up, person in charge has scheduled maintenance on machine and is using triple sink for ware washing. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: No ware washing set up during call back. Person in charge has scheduled maintenance on dish machine and will set up triple sink for ware washing when open. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed approximately two live roaches on wine shelves in hallway leading to kitchen. Person in charge had employees remove wine bottles and clean shelves during inspection. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed roach excrement and egg like casings on wine shelves in hall way leading to kitchen. Person in charge had employees remove wine bottles and clean shelves during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Dish machine not in use and operator has scheduled maintenance. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed 2 dead at mop sink area Observed 2 dead on wine rack in hallway leading to kitchen Observed 1 dead under hand washing station by triple sink Observed 1 dead on dry storage shelf Observed 1 dead on floor next to ice machine Person in charge had employee clean and remove dead roaches as they were pointed out. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.