CANDLELIGHT SOUTH RESTAURANT
1 ANASTASIA BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-47-4High Priority – Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine sanitizer at 0ppm. Explained to operator that they will have to use 3 compartment sink until dishwasher machine gets fixed.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs on cook line in flip top cooler 44F. Operator stated employees have been in and out of cooler for the past hour for lunch rush. Operator put eggs in reach in cooler. 2nd temperature took 1hour later 40F.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals on floor in storeroom. Operator moved chemicals off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
02C-03-5Intermediate – 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 heavy cream in reach in cooler in kitchen, in server area with no date. Operator dated cream. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table near cook line in kitchen with debris buildup. Operator had employee clean slicer during inspection. Observed cutting boards on cook line with debris buildup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers being used for scoops in sauce in flip top cooler on cook line. Also bowl in flour mix on cook line by fryers. Operator removed bowl. Operator removed plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or container. Observed on bottom shelf in dish room clean plastic lids stored in a dirty plastic container. Operator had employee clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler on prep line. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal phone on prep table on cook line. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed in dish room clean plastic containers wet on shelf. Operator removed wet dishes and had employee rewash items and air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple gallons of oil stored on floor in kitchen area near wait station. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler stored on floor. Observed plastic container of rice stored on floor under prep table near cook line in kitchen. A box of chili sauce on floor in small dry area storage by cook line. Operator had employee move all items off of the floor. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed areas on hood system on cook line with grease buildup. Observed cook top/ burners on cook line with grease buildup. Observed fan on floor with debris buildup. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler with debris buildup. At bar, holster for soda gun has debris buildup. Operator had employee clean gun holster behind bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door to kitchen not self closing.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill on cook line with grease buildup. Observed wall by window in dish area with buildup.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.