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CONNOLLY'S SHORE GRILL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3502306
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8889274
DBPR license6501451

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 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 1

#8High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Dishwasher sanitizer improper 0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled on back counter with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both hand wash sinks in kitchen have items inside such as rag and whisk. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager present during time of inspection operator went to restaurant depot.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled in kitchen.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 bottle no secured near soda bibs.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen not easily cleanable non acoustic.

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline no hair restraint.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cookline soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-16-4

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

#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in top part of bucket. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.