Inspection Report

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CORDOVA

95 CORDOVA ST · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3479101
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8790098
DBPR license6501450

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine 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 at bar at 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed dehydrated citrus fruit used for drinks at bar sitting on bar without a cover. Discussed with bartender.

#5High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed hot water sanitation dish machine at 140F Observed dishes, pots, utensils ran through machine not sanitized. Person in charge set up double sink with quart sanitizer at 200ppm. Dishes sanitized inside sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – High temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed hot water sanitation dish machine at 140F Person in charge set up double sink with quart sanitizer at 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no independent way to test hot water sanitizer dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing station near walk-in cooler slow draining. Person in charge called engineering department for work order. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking drain pipe under double sink. Person in charge ceased operations in sink until engineering department fixes. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 1:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.