Inspection Report

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880 SANTA MARIA BLVD STE 2 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3451620
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8740647
DBPR license6502335

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 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 3

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over gallon of soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a case of chemicals on floor in storeroom by back door. Operator moved chemicals off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no hose vacuum breaker on hose to mop sink.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen near back door with a spoon a cup in the sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in sushi bar near the wait station. Operator refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure available for foods used on time. Food held on time are rice and tempura shrimp. Operator could not find paper work.

Basic 4

#1Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over area in dish room where clean dishes come out of dishwasher and tape is full of dead flies.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed chicken and beef stored on floor in freezer. Observed bucket of soy sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a large whip standing in a bucket of water next to fryer. Water temperature at73F. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line, hood filters over flattop has grease buildup. Also, table under flattop with buildup. Observed mold like substance on shelves in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.