Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ANCIENT CITY BRUNCH BAR

17 KING ST · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3434204
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8723230
DBPR license6502096

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries and bakery items left on display uncovered at coffee bar. Person in charge placed items behind coffee bar away from guest area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect in warehouse washing area. Observed approximately three live flying insects at bar.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed animal fat (56F – Cold Holding); butter (55F – Cold Holding). Discussed time as a public health control with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line grooved with black streaks.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cook line cooler torn.

#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line in 91F water. Person in charge turned up burner.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers soiled with food debris.

#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers being used.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.