OCEAN SANDS BEACH INN
3465 COASTAL HWY · ST. AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink not set up with sanitizer. Instructed food employees how to set up triple sink with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils and dishes not sanitized after being washed. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge set up triple sink 100ppm chorine and started to sanitize dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food employee wash hands inside triple sink. Discussed with employee about using hand washing station.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by assorted laundry equipment. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
51-16-7Intermediate – 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed total renovation/remodel project for food service area and storage area. Hand washing stations have been moved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for food employees employed more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-15-4Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed self served apples on buffet unwrapped. Discussed with person in charge.
Basic 1
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing station near triple sink. Emailed hand washing sign.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:42 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.