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2010 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3448801
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737828
DBPR license6502170

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect above triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yogurt dispenser (52F Ambient air); yogurt (50F – Cold Holding) left out since 6:30am per person in charge. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt dispenser (52F Ambient air); yogurt (50F – Cold Holding) left out since 6:30am per person in charge. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station not accessible to employees to wash hands due to plumbing disrepair. Person in charge made hand washing station accessible during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing under hand washing station in kitchen disconnected. Person in charge had maintenance reconnect plumbing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed kitchen wall paper peeling making wall no longer smooth, easily cleanable

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.