THE KOOKABURRA
647 A1A BEACH BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple bottles of pain killers stored on shelf over bags of coffee beans in back area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream at take out window, reach in cooler, 55F. Employee has been going in and out of cooler within an hour. At front counter milk 47F. Employee stated she has been going in and out of cooler for approximately a hour and a half.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pies in display case further away from heat lamp at 122F, 132F. Employees stated that pies have been there for approximately 3 hours.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of simple green, glass cleaner and detergent stored next to trail mix, on shelf in back storage area.
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Manager unable to find any procedures.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back storeroom.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager not able to show any written procedures for half an half on time control in dining area.
35A-01-4Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. One dog inside dining area and 2 dogs in outside dining area. Also, manager unable to find permit for allowing pets in outside dining area.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink in back area, bottle of soap not labeled. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back area below take out window.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in back area by take out window was wearing multiple rings and bracelets while making drinks.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In back area, area under triple sink and shelving. At front counter under hand wash sink. Also, soiled vents over triple sink in back area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in back area has debris buildup. In back area by take out window, exterior of ice bin. In back area by take out window, vents on cooler.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. In back storage area.
25-11-5Basic – Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single service towels stored outside by back door.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Small refrigerator stored in back area with door attached.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At counter area, by 3 compartment sink in sanitizer bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter by 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:16 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.