Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BACK 40 URBAN CAFE

40 S DIXIE HWY · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3424214
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8656241
DBPR license6501762

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 18, 2024 12:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 19, 2024 8:48 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#1High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 live flying insects at hand washing station by ice machine. Observed approximately 4 live flying insects at hand washing station by triple sink Observed approximately 2 live flying insects near back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live lizard like creature crawling on floor by back door reach in cooler. Person in charge swept up creature and removed it from establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on floor by back door. Observed two rodent droppings inside hand washing station by ice machine. Observed approximately four rodent droppings behind ice machine. Employee started sweeping rodent droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by ice machine with no water. Person in charge state hand washing station is turned off due to leaks. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
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.