Inspection Report

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AUNT KATE'S

612 EUCLID AVENUE · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3461276
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8770261
DBPR license6501901

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed walk-in cooler: cooked pasta 7/7 date (46F – Cooling); veggie beef stock 7/7 date (49-50F – Cooling) see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in kitchen near dish area. Observed two live flying insects inside outside kitchen where fish is processed. Observed three live flying insects at bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed white and yellow pesticide emitting strips in kitchen and bar area. Person in charge removed from food area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seared tuna above chill line (47F – Cold Holding) for less than 30 mins per person in charge. Person in charge placed in freezer. Observed pork ribs (45F – Cold Holding); cut green tomatoes (44F – Cold Holding) left on shelf in walk-in cooler that's behind condenser unit. Area is also where they cool stock soups. Person in charge placed all products in walk-in freezer to reach 41 and below by end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority01B-38-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. walk-in cooler: cooked pasta 7/7 date (46F – Cooling); veggie beef stock 7/7 date (49-50F – Cooling)

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some front of house staff missing food handler certifications.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ceilings on cook line above food coolers and above ware washing soiled with black/green mold like substance and dust. Observed floors in dry storage area soiled with food debris.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on cook line coolers and fry coolers soiled with food debris. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed multiple cook line coolers and fry station coolers' interior shelving soiled with food debris.

#4Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards and lights in walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.

#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed both walk-in cooler with shelves rusted.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.