Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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121 YACHT CLUB DR · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1287315
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8692805
DBPR license6550211

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 15, 2024 3:55 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 16, 2024 3:35 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage issue/fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#5High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food truck service window does not have sliding windows that can be closed between guests. Window is left open allowing environmental contamination to occur inside food truck. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed cutting boards and utensils not sanitized after washing in triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately four live flying insects inside food truck landing on squeeze bottles filled with food, and while food preparation is happening. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024

#9High Priority28-13-5

High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed black sewage hose, connected from food truck to commissary's dump outlet, leaking through holes onto ground next to food truck. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at all on food truck. Discussed with person in charge.

#12Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer being used at triple sink. Discussed with person in charge and they do not have any chemical or high temperature water for sanitization. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling inside food truck showing warping and buckling from water damage. Observed ceiling leak in driving area of food truck. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to driver seat. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed multiple grill utensils with melted handles.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.