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BEACHCOMBER RESTAURANT

2 A ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE BEAC · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3448436
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737463
DBPR license6500513

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging lower than flood rim of 3 compartment sink next to dish machine in kitchen.

#10High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna thawed in a pan in walk in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop 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 by walk in cooler fish, mahi and conch fritter mix temperature at 48F. All items were prepared yesterday. Operator discarded all items. Cooler not working at proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits on steam table at cook line 114F. Operator heated grits to 165F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink behind bar. Employee replaced soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin behind bar with mold like substance. Operator cleaned ice bin during inspection. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale on the interior of dish machine.

#3Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed door on walk in cooler not completely shutting and letting out cold air.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cuts marks and is no longer cleanable.

#5Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine reading 0ppm.

#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean dishes stacked on shelf and wet.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen near cook line.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods and walls around hood system with grease buildup. Also observed multiple walls in walk in cooler with buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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)

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