Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ARGYLE RESTAURANT

254 ALTA MAR DR · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3440169
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8729195
DBPR license6500800

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of Piquillo peppers on rack in dry storage area.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored on prep table in make line in kitchen, bottle moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate03G-35-5

Intermediate – Cheese packaged in the establishment using a reduced packaging method and held for more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label lacking the 'use by' date, or labeled with a 'use by' date that exceeds 30 days from its packaging or the original manufacturer's 'sell by' or 'use by' date, whichever occurs first Missing use by dates on all vacuum packaged cheese on site per approved HACCP.

#8Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No date in any tags. Also tags not kept in chronological order.

#9Intermediate02A-01-4

Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No oyster advisory posted anywhere. Operator posted advisory at main entrance to dining area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Whipped cream at bar area, per manager cream was made 3 days ago, cream date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Expresso machine next to hand wash sink in server area has soap on tubes from employee washing hands at sink next to machine.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last year's license displayed in office.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table in prep area next to hand wash station, drink moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Bowl of fruits used for zesting stored next to seating for customers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:56 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
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.