Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE SWEET SPOT

32 SAINT GEORGE ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3481138
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8792135
DBPR license6501981

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without hand washing after touching cellphones, paper work. Discussed with employee and they washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth solution at Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400++ppm). Person in charge dumped solution and remade at 100ppm chlorine

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handler certification for current onsite employee missing information.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in storage closet where food and single service is storage. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed two case of plastic water bottles on floor in lobby of establishment.

#3Basic10-04-5

Basic – In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed scoops and tongs used for self service candy display stored in an opening container exposed to environmental contamination and sneezing. Observed scoops and tong soiled. Person in charge washed rinsed and sanitized utensils during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic10-03-4

Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed ice cream scoop dipping well with water turned off. Discussed with person in charge and they turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior side door left open without screen mesh or air curtains.

#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe from hot water tank in storage closet where food and single service is stored. Person in charge removed food and single service from floors in storage closet. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in soiled water inside mop sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.