DOWN DA HATCH
2 N PARK ST · CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County · FL 32112
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High 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 10 ppm. Operator utilizing triple sink until unit is serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insect on prep table in kitchen. Operator killed and cleaned all flying insects. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket under table at cook line 500ppm. Employee made new bucket 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee add water to sanitizer bucket at kitchen hand wash sink. Inspector spoke to employee and moved to triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for chlorine dish machine. Quart test strips for sanitizer bucket were wet and no longer useable.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator stated they serve hamburgers under cooked. No consumer advisory. Inspector provided operator with copy and he posted. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on stand up reach in freezer, next to ice machine has gasket separating from door
36-73-4Basic – Floors walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor beside ice machine by back door to kitchen.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between prep table and flip top cooler. Employee moved knives. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan on wall by reach in cooler across from hand washing sink has dust buildup.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed missing door closer to door leading to outside dining area.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored in drawer at bar beside a first aid kit. Operator moved filters. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in beer cooler behind bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:50 PM.
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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.