Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE ORIGINAL CAFE ELEVEN

501 A1A BEACH BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3435866
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8724892
DBPR license6501606

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container of canned corn dated 10-13-24. Operator discarded container of corn.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 container of sprouts temperature at 60F. Employee stated that sprouts were in cooler over night. Employee discarded sprouts. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts in reach in cooler overnight per employee 60F. Sprouts discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing in kitchen by double doors, blocked by a trash can. Employee moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed milk in reach in cooler behind bar, milk not dated. Employee stated milk was opened Sunday around 10:00.

Basic 9

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with water dripping from ceiling onto unwashed fruit.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple co2 tanks outside by beer cooler not secured.

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. One employee drink on top of counter on cook line.

#4Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic containers broken on the corners.

#5Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Box of pineapples and melons in walk in cooler exposed to drip from ceiling. Box moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cans of drinks stored on floor behind bar.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can rack with debris buildup. Also observed on exterior of broiler has grease buildup. Observed interior of ovens with debris buildup buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic bottle of soy bean oil on cook line over reach in cooler not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.