Inspection Report

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PORT ST. JOHN LUNCH BOX

5601 US1 · COCOA · Brevard County · FL 32927

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3445993
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735019
DBPR license1504416

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler flip top sliced tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); cut ham (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding)See Stop Sale

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler flip top sliced tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); cut ham (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Employee Anthony not informed of health policy. Gave operator document for employee to sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks by office area not properly secured.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler at wait station down and not being utilized for tcs food. (Empty) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on ceiling and floor.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.

#6Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light covers in kitchen over cook line cracked. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator document. Operator posted on left side wall leading to kitchen before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. No vermin present. Screen door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.