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BEN'S PRETZELS / LA CREPES DE MEME

54 SAINT GEORGE ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3449230
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738257
DBPR license6502313

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-21-5

High Priority – Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mimi's flip-top cooler: cut tomatoes (69F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F – Cold Holding); shredded Swiss (48F – Cold Holding); crepe batter (59F – Hot Holding); Mimi's top drawer: spinach dip (55F – Hot Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed packaged hot dogs opened previous day per person in charge not date marked. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil used to spread crepe batter sitting in water 76F. Discussed with person in charge.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on Ben's flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Person in charge had gaskets cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.