BLISS BY THE SEA
7605 A1A S · ST. AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of isopropyl 99% alcohol stored on counter behind bar next to coffee presses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple counters in kitchen with debris.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen by 3 compartment sink blocked by stored equipment and chemicals on floor. Also hand washing sink blocked in bar area with a box of plastic silverware.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen by 3 compartment sink. Also no paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any Employees training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired over sixty days with no proof of required state approved training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no paperwork that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge about their health and related foodborne illnesses.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink by door to kitchen. Also, no soap at handwashing sink in bar area.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of microwave with rust.
Basic 9
16-07-4Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink with debris.
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes on rack by handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink, on shelf lower than both sinks, exposed to splash.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal phone on prep table in kitchen by back door.
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed in 3 compartment sink, middle sink with black dish pan with soap and water. Other sinks empty.
14-34-4Basic – Interior of ice machine/bin with lime buildup. Observed interior of ice machine with lime buildup.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with debris buildup.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster sign posted.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator had no copy of last inspection available.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:57 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.