THE BLUE HEN CAFE
223 W KING ST UNIT A · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in prep area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced quiche above chill line (50F – Cold Holding) for less than an hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with attached red hose by back door missing vacuum breaker.
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sausage gravy in 12 in deep plastic containers cool on counter. Person in charge placed gravy in shallow pans and ice bath. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Obtained one certificate expired 8/4/2024. Discussed with person in charge.
Basic 2
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 bags, cellphones, and keys above prep table in prep room. Person in charge moved all employee items away from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed large single door reach in cooler with torn gasket at start of cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:29 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.