THE KOOKABURRA
4265 A1A S · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-50-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Behind front counter employee just dipped blender lid in sanitizer for only 2 seconds.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In front bar area, by hand washing sink, under soap dispenser, bottles of ice brew. In kitchen area on top of microwave, 2 multi purpose bottles. Employee moved bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pooled eggs (52F,45F,50F – Cooling, after 30 minutes 45F, 48F,51F) in large deep covered and stacked plastic containers in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee put in ice baths. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At hand wash sink in prep area, mop head on hot and cold handles. Employee in kitchen moved mop head. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food handlers present. Not a food handler manager on site. Food handler manager showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, by 3 compartment sink, bottle of soap not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has last years license displayed behind front counter.
13-01-4Basic – Employee with soiled clothing. Employee in kitchen with soiled clothes.
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Behind front counter 3 compartment sink set up as sanitizer,wash and then empty sink.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back storeroom soiled under rack. Also all vents in kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In bar area, under 3 compartment sink, debris buildup.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Behind establishment both lids to dumpster open. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen and back door in storage room not self closing.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storeroom, box of single serve take out cups On floor. In Employee bathroom, in closet, box of paper towels on floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves in liquor room shelves not sealed.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:26 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.