Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CONNOLLY'S SHORE GRILL

4320 A1A S 9 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3481019
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8792016
DBPR license6501451

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 13, 2024 10:25 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 14, 2024 8:13 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-2024 operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a total of 11 rodent droppings, Found 9 droppings behind bar in far corner behind handwashing sink Found 2 droppings behind bar under ice bin **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. By dish area potato diver machine has buildup on blade an plunger

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area 2 unlabeled spray bottles, identified as Odaban disinfectant

Basic 8

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen multiple ceiling tiles not easily cleanable Employee stated that they are in the process of changing tiles **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area floor tiles missing or cracked

#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line interior of microwave soiled

#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area no shield over fluorescent lights

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line reach in cooler drawers gaskets soiled At cook line hood and hood filters have grease buildup At cook line side of flat top has buildup **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled

#7Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler case of unwashed tomatoes stored over bread Also unwashed fruit over milk

#8Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood wall in back of kitchen not sealed

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.