1 St. Johns County restaurant gets perfect score; 18 fail inspections
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Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in St. Johns County, Florida, for the week of Aug. 7-13, 2023. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
For full restaurant inspection details, visit our St. Johns County restaurant inspection site.
Which St. Johns County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their Aug. 7-13 inspections and no violations were found.
1001 Nights Bed and Breakfast, 63 Orange St, St Augustine**
Anejo Cocina Mexicana, 330 A1a N Ste 208, Ponte Vedra**
Aunt Kate's, 612 Euclid Avenue, Saint Augustine**
Dick's Wings & Grill, 965 Sr 16 Ste 110, Saint Augustine**
Grumpy's Restaurant, 155 Fountains Way Suite 1, Saint Johns**
Lil Wok, 302 Solano Rd #102, Ponte Vedra Beach**
Whataburger 1327, 179 Village Commons Dr, Saint Augustine
Woody's Bar-B-Q, 226 Solana Rd #1, Ponte Vedra Beach**
** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week
Which St. Johns County restaurants had high priority violations?
44 Spanish Street Inn
44 Spanish St, St. Augustine
Routine Inspection on Aug. 9
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/23. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Auggie's Draft Room
3 Saint George St, Saint Augustine
Routine Inspection on Aug. 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one broken shell egg in reach in cooler drawers Observed one broken shell egg on walk-in cooler. Person in charge disposed of both eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler unpacked ground beef ambient (59F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Walk-in cooler ambient temperature 55F person in charge had part on order. Walk-in cooler was below 41F at 1000 per person in charge. Person in charge placed all product in secondary walk-in beer cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed chart and board no filled out for product placed on time at 1015. Person in charge filled out chart and board.
Auggie's Draft Room
3 Saint George St, Saint Augustine
Routine Inspection on Aug. 10
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
3 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler unpacked ground beef ambient (59F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Walk-in cooler ambient temperature 55F person in charge had part on order. Walk-in cooler was below 41F at 1000 per person in charge. Person in charge placed all product in secondary walk-in beer cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: All items placed in secondary walk-in cooler. All items are packaged. Ambient air temperature is 35F. Raw chicken 40F Cold Holding. **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed chart and board no filled out for product placed on time at 1015. Person in charge filled out chart and board. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: At call back violation not observed.
Beachwalk Club
100 Beachwalk Club Dr, St. Johns
Routine Inspection on Aug. 10
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
12 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In the dry storage room one can of cheddar cheese sauce with dent around the seal. Operator removed the can from the shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler raw shell eggs over ready to eat slaw mix. Operator relocated the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
Cafe Cairano
425 W Town Place Ste 108, St Augustine
Routine Inspection on Aug. 8
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the standup reach in cooler, raw shell eggs over cooked chicken. Operator relocated the cooked chicken to the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On the main cook line, eggs and butter held on time as public health control with no product time marking. Operator placed time mark on the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of febreeze on the back side of the main cook line reach in cooler. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Caffe Andiamo
500 Sawgrass Village, Ponte Vedra Beach
Routine Inspection on Aug. 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
15 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer raw chicken in plastic bag over various mixed vegetables in plastic bags. Operator switched the walk in freezer storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At time of inspection, butter, egg wash and Alfredo sauce held on time as public health control per operator not stored with time mark. Establishment has previous time as public health control written procedures but not updated. Inspector provided new written plan and went over proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
Grumpy's Restaurant
155 Fountains Way Suite 1, Saint Johns
Routine Inspection on Aug. 9
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly observed in the prep area. Employee attempted to remove the fly. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen line; chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); roast beef (50F - Cold Holding) placed in the reach in cooler at 5:30. Operator had employee discard the items from the reach in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen line; chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); roast beef (50F - Cold Holding) placed in the reach in cooler at 5:30. Operator had employee discard the items from the reach in cooler. **Warning**
Hilton Garden Inn St Augustine Historic District
1600 N Ponce De Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine
Routine Inspection on Aug. 10
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
17 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed liquid pancake mix in reach in cooler with 7/31 date mark. Observed liquid waffle mix in reach in cooler with 7/31 date mark. Observed one gallon of milk 1/4 full missing date mark. Observed one quart partially filled half n half missing date mark. Person in charge unable to determine when opened.
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed nuts, dried fruit, sugar, granola on display at buffets bar without covers. Observed cut fruit and muffins on display next to bar without sneeze guard. Observed whole uncovered apples kept next to cut fruit Discussed with person in charge.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut melons (62F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (67F - Cold Holding); individual butter (71-74F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt (56F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter cut melons (62F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (67F - Cold Holding); individual butter (71-74F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt (56F - Cold Holding). Out since 6 am per person in charge. See stop sale. Discussed and provided paper work for time control. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (125F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed secondary Y splitter on mop sink hose Bibb missing two vacuum breakers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Los Portales Mexican Grill
2245 Cr 210 W #109, Saint Augustine
Routine Inspection on Aug. 10
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
12 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken on shelf over pork and steak. Operator relocated the raw chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On the main cook line, cut tomatoes, beef, chicken, sausage, and steak stored on time as public health control not discarded at the end of the 4 hour limit at 2:30pm. Operator removed and discarded the products, replaced new food items on the cook line and properly time marked the container. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. On the main cook line, cut tomatoes, beef, chicken, sausage, and steak stored on time as public health control not discarded at the end of the 4 hour limit at 2:30pm. Operator removed and discarded the products, replaced new food items on the cook line and properly time marked the container. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of windex on dry storage shelf with container of honey. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Panera Bread #6055
876 A1a N, Ponte Vedra
Routine Inspection on Aug. 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
2 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the open air cooler drawer open container of liquid eggs at 73F, operator discarded the open liquid eggs. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line; cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); steak (59F - Cold Holding); hummus (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (57F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (58F - Cold Holding); turkey (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (59F - Cold Holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (59/60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (61F - Cold Holding). Operator had employees remove and discard the items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: At time of follow up inspection establishment utilizing time as public health control for the cook line reach in cooler until the air conditioner unit has been fixed and can maintain air temperature in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the open air cooler drawer open container of liquid eggs at 73F, operator discarded the open liquid eggs. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line; cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); steak (59F - Cold Holding); hummus (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (57F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (58F - Cold Holding); turkey (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (59F - Cold Holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (59/60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (61F - Cold Holding). Operator had employees remove and discard the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: At time of follow up inspection establishment utilizing time as public health control for the cook line reach in cooler until the air conditioner unit has been fixed and can maintain air temperature in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
Papa Murphy's Pizza
2849 W Cr 210 Ste 108, Saint Johns
Routine Inspection on Aug. 10
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the front counter, chemical spray bottle stored on clean speed rack for pizzas. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
St George Inn
4 St George St #101, St Augustine
Routine Inspection on Aug. 8
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes ran through chlorine dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge had employee set up triple sink 200ppm quat. Employee soaked dishes in triple sink sanitizer.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
Subway #32570
100 Gateway Cir, Saint Johns
Routine Inspection on Aug. 9
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on the prep table behind the in use food slicer. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Sumo Sushi
107 Nature Walk Pkwy Ste 109, Saint Augustine
Routine Inspection on Aug. 10
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
30 total violations, with 11 high-priority violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the reach in chest freezer raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic grocery bags. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection current license is expired from 06/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticide containers of Ortho Home Defense and Raid stored under the bar counter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, cooked chicken breast stored in container on top of raw beef. Both items discarded due to temperature violation. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the flip top reach in cooler raw shrimp stored over cut carrots. Operator removed the shrimp due to temperature violation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed on the bottom shelf of the storage unit at the entrance to the cook line. **Warning**
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler, three cracked raw shell eggs in cardboard flat of eggs. Operator removed and discarded the cracked raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line; raw shell egg ambient air (53.6F - Cold Holding); dumpling (49F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); scallop (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); sushi roll (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding). Operator noticed the cooler was set in the middle of the adjustable dial, operator adjusted the temperature setting of the reach in cooler and had employees discard the time/temperature control food for safety from the cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line; raw shell egg ambient air (53.6F - Cold Holding); dumpling (49F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); scallop (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); sushi roll (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding). Operator noticed the cooler was set in the middle of the adjustable dial, operator adjusted the temperature setting of the reach in cooler and had employees discard the time/temperature control food for safety from the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice held on time as public health control behind the sushi bar counter missing time marking on the chart board or container. Operator added time to the chart board. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed pesticide powder sprayed in the dry storage area and warewashing area. **Warning**
The Floridian
72 Spanish St, Saint Augustine
Routine Inspection on Aug. 9
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
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. Observed single rack dish machine at bar at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge called work order on unit. Establishment has main dish machine functioning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed cutting board and dishes ran through single rack dish machine not sanitized due to machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge placed dishes and cutting board in main dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/31. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle with orange liquid stored on prep table near soups. Person in charge removed chemical spray bottle from food and single service items. **Corrected On-Site**
The Sweet Spot
32 Saint George St, Saint Augustine
Routine Inspection on Aug. 10
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. Discussed with person in charge. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 53 ants crawling from hand washing station up wall to crack in wall. Person in charge cleaned up and sanitized hand washing station. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 200++ppm chlorine. Person in charge diluted with water. Retested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
Tiger House
155 Fountains Way Unit 9, St Johns
Routine Inspection on Aug. 9
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
18 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine dish machine at 0ppm during inspection. Operator replaced the sanitizer solution and primed the dish machine to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection current license is expired from 06/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bug Stop Home Barrier home pesticide stored under the three compartment sink.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, raw scallops stored over container of ready to eat soup. Operator relocated the raw scallops. **Corrected On-Site**
Tikka Bowls & Tacos
155 Fountains Way Bldg 1 Ste 4, St. Johns
Complaint Inspection on Aug. 9
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the stand up reach in cooler in the pre area, raw chicken over cut onions. Operator relocated the war chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front service counter; steak (122F - Hot Holding); paneer (119F - Hot Holding). Operator adjusted the settings on the steam well and reheated the items on the stove. **Corrected On-Site**
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
830 N A1a Ste 1, Ponte Vedra
Routine Inspection on Aug. 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the prep area reach in cooler opposite the drive through 12 containers of rice (56/54/53/58F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Operator states observed cooler was left open overnight, observed that the reach in cooler door does not stay sealed when closed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the prep area reach in cooler opposite the drive through 12 containers of rice (56/54/53/58F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Operator states observed cooler was left open overnight, observed that the reach in cooler door does not stay sealed when closed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink missing back flow preventer on the non hose side after the splitter.
Zaxby's
950 Santa Maria Blvd., Saint Augustine
Routine Inspection on Aug. 9
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 total flying insects in establishment, 3 near triple sinks, 2 in dry storage/ prep area and 1 at dining room drink station. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink, backflow preventer located on faucet before splitter. Vacuum breaker needs to be located at end of splitter on non chemical dispenser side. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Zaxby's
950 Santa Maria Blvd., Saint Augustine
Routine Inspection on Aug. 10
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 total flying insects in establishment, 3 near triple sinks, 2 in dry storage/ prep area and 1 at dining room drink station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Approximately Six live, flying insects around drain of triple sink in washing area of kitchen. One live, flying insect around Madeline of kitchen. One live, flying insect around drink station in dining area. **Admin Complaint**
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.
What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?
Basic violations are those considered against best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.
An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."
An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.
A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.
This article originally appeared on St. Augustine Record: St. Augustine area restaurant and food truck inspections Aug. 7-13
