Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TERRA & ACQUA

134 SEA GROVE MAIN ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3424152
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8655806
DBPR license6502009

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person change tasks and not wash his hands. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining basil. Person in charge removed paper towel and discarded basil. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In seafood cooler: in bottom; chicken 46F; ( – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter sitting in ice 63F. Had been out 1 hr. Placed on ice control. in bottom of seafood cooler; chicken 46F; ( – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Clams/ mussels tags not in order.

#16Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open 24+ hrs ago not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday mid day. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is removing oxogen from bags of meatballs, lasagna, raw beef, raw chicken. Cited on previous inspection and callback will be 8.16.24. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment still has not trained everyone. Cited on previous inspection. CB WILL BE 8.16.24. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate in ice machine is soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop semolina. Person in charge removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dish.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person in charge removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone behind pizza slicer. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed cloth.

#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer (pasta) is soiled.

#9Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in very back by dish not smooth and easily cleanable

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.