THE BLACK MOLLY GRILL
265 E MARINA COVE DR · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook cooking proteins then change gloves without washing hands. Addressed and cook washed his hands then placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above fill line; Burger 51F; ( – Cold Holding). Person in charge placed inside reach in cooler. At middle reach in cooler; Feta 56F, roasted Feta 56F, roaste tomatoes 69F, clams 51F; ( – Cold Holding) tomatoes 69F, clams 51F; ( – Cold Holding). Added to **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line; Onions 82F; ( – Hot Holding). Person in charge discarded. Onions placed on time control. Lemon butter 132F, reheated to 136F; ( – Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled underneath blade. Person in charge had slicer cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Cook had tongs wrapped in rubber bands holding a cloth. Person in charge removed all items and got new tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing training for newer staff.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance on ice plate.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on side of table. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Glasses at server station are wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:17 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.