Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ANCIENT CITY BRUNCH BAR

17 KING ST · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3558816
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8992513
DBPR license6502096

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee in kitchen at expo line touch phone and proceed to place gloves on. Immediately discussed with employee and person in charge. Employee washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 live flying insects at bar surrounding mop head. Person in charge removed mop head from bar to outside. Person in charge started killing flying insects. Observed approximately 2 live flying insects by end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip on floor at bar. Person in charge removed from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in reach in coolers stained with food debris. Observed milk foaming wand on espresso machine at bar soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic29-17-4

Basic – Observed Waste line at soda gun holster no long enough to reach floor drain.

#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water in back part of kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.