Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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VOCO HOTEL

215 ANASTASIA BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3479589
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8790586
DBPR license6502307

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wrapped in plastic wrap on top shelf over ready to eat food in reach in freezer. Also raw shell eggs stored next to bread on bottom shelf in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose laying in 3 compartment sink in kitchen.

#10High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 3 packages of tuna, 6 packages salmon and 8 packages of Mahi on top shelf in reach in cooler thawed and not open. Packed labeled to remain frozen until time of use.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs at 63F and raw bacon at 57F on prep table in kitchen. Employee stated items out for approximately 15 minutes. Employee discarded eggs and returned bacon to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles with chemicals stored next to coffee filters on bottom shelf in cafe kitchen by juice machine.

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At back of seating area small staff room with coffee maker, juice and drink machines, storage for single service items and dry goods. Observed no hand wash sink in close proximity. Room not showed on current plans. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 packages of tuna, 6 packages salmon and 8 packages of Mahi on top shelf in reach in cooler thawed and not open. Packed labeled to remain frozen until time of use.

#2Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed coffee filters on counter in small cafe kitchen located in back of dining room uncovered.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of oil stored on floor in storage are in back of kitchen.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Amana xpress oven has debris buildup.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and filters over grill has debris buildup.

#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a box of unwashed mushrooms over shredded cheese in reach in cooler.

#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in water.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.