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RUSTICA AT SAINT JOHNS

70 SILVER FOREST DR STE 115 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3478563
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8789560
DBPR license6502531

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Linen towels and paper towels used to line containers of produce in reach in cooler on cook line and in walk in cooler.

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb stored over cauliflower in reach in cooler on make line, lamb moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

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

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of all purpose cleaner stored with blocks of cream cheese and butter, set out to soften, in server area, bottle moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Dates marked on tags are dates shell stock was purchased per operator.

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.

#7Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Missing disclaimer from salmon,tuna,hamachi crudo on menu, operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes made Sunday per operator in reach in cooler on cook line, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster at bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 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 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.