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TOWNIES PIZZERIA AND DELI

819 T J COURSON RD, FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County

Live, small flying insects found. Observed one (1) live fly in dish area. Also, observed two (2) live flies near ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer on cook line soiled.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food/rusty. Also, ceiling tiles around hood system stained.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Seven (7) dead flies on sticky trap hanging from ceiling. Manager removed and discarded of trap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License currently displayed expired June 1 2026. Manager had owner send new license and displayed.

1998 S FLETCHER AVE, FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County

Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In bottom of reach in cooler at end of cook line, four (4) raw shelled eggs stored with cracked shells.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf next to single service items like napkins and straws behind bar fruit fly spray. Manager moved spray.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Manager added water and rechecked at 100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On table in ice bath next to flip top reach in cooler on cook line, egg wash (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it was pulled out 3 hours prior but is about to discard since breakfast is over. Also, in small refrigerator near server area, milk (48F - Cold Holding). Manager put milk in large reach in cooler to bring temperature down. Manager states milk is used a lot during service.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
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BEACHCOMBER RESTAURANT

2 A ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE BEAC · St. Johns County

Live, small flying insects found. Observed three live flying insects in kitchen flying around and landing on shelves. Observed several live flying insects immediately outside back door near standing dirty water.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes ran through kitchen and bar machines while machines were both at 0ppm Chlorine. Person in charge reran dishes after dish machines retested at 50ppm/100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thawing shrimp in water on floor (54F - Cold Holding) for less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler.
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 both kitchen and bar dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge replaced sanitizer bucket with fresh buckets on both units and retested units at 50/100ppm chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed oyster butter date marked 7/23/26 in walk-in cooler.
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AUGGIES DRAFT ROOM

3 ST GEORGE ST, ST. AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

DM is at 0ppm. Establishment has 3 compartment sink set up.

LODGE AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH RESTAURANT SEAVIEW

607 PONTE VEDRA BLVD, PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County

Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Operator has approved HACCP plan, forms not being used per plan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At drink station, no paper towels. Operator supplied during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler, multiple shelving racks have rust that has pitted surface. Operator stated they have new shelves on order.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in cooler gaskets have black mold-like substance.

117 ST GEORGE ST, ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled.

LODGE AT PONTE VEDRA OASIS SNACK BAR

607 PONTE VEDRA BLVD, PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station reach-in cooler, milk (47F - Cold Holding). Milk in and out of cooler. Operator moved to reach-in freezer to rapidly cool, 35f after 30 minutes.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach-in freezer, open box of raw shrimp stored over containers of butter. Operator moved butter to a reach-in cooler.
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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed sanitizer and retested at 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table, can opener has debris build up on blade. Operator had employee clean during inspection.
Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At dish area handwash sink, low water pressure on hot water.
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NED'S SOUTHSIDE KITCHEN

2450 US 1 S, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green beans (130F - Hot Holding); cream sauce (100F - Hot Holding). Both brought out three hours per person in charge person in charge increased temperature of beans and placed cream sauce on stove to reheat to 165F by end of inspection.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flying insects in kitchen. Observed one live flying insect land on baked potato. Person in charge disposed of potato.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed live flying insect land on baked potato in kitchen. Person in charge disposed of potato.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sautee flip-top cooler: ; cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); pasta x 2 (45-47F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); fish (55F - Cold Holding) for three hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed some product in walk-in cooler and ice on rest. Observed main flip-top cooler: cabbage (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (57F - Cold Holding); fry flip-top cooler: fish (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); fish breaded (54F - Cold Holding) out for approximately two hours per person in charge. Person in charge had bags of ice placed on product and called service tech. Observed first out door walk-in cooler: turkey (47F - Cold Holding); roast (45F - Cold Holding); soup (44F - Cold Holding) ambient air 55F. Person in charge stated prep guy said cooler was at least 42F in morning. Person in charge had employees move all food to inside walk-in cooler.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed bimetallic stem thermometer not reaching 32-34F during ice water calibration. Person in charge stated they are going to order a new one.
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60 CHARLOTTE ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler in pizza is broken. Person in charge replaced.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips to test sanitizer.
In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Person in charge removed spatula.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate in ice bin is soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label on flour is worn off. Person in charge re-labeled.

BURGER KING #19411

2455 SR 207, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets double stacked reach in freezer are torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under and behind oven.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles have deep groves in them trapping water underneath and in between them.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room are wet and stained and have back mold like substance on them. There are buckets catching the drips from the ceiling.

PROHIBITION KITCHEN

119 ST GEORGE ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef cheese soup 111F, person in charge reheated to 135F.
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch air gap. Hose going from dishwasher to floor has a flush air gap. Person in charge called maintenance and he cut it to be 1inch.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose by breading cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers #2; cheese 48F. Per km only in drawers 30min. Salad; tomatoes 44F, cheese 49F, blue cheese 51F, peppers 49F; ( - ColdHolding) Only in cooler 30 minutes.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Soda hose laying in ice at bar.
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BEACHSIDE DINER

451 A1A BEACHSIDE BLVD, ST. AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

New manager needs more time to fix.

232 STATE RD 312, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup used to scoop fruits. Person in charge removed cup from fruit.

BAREFOOT BISTRO

607 POINT VEDRA BLVD, PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach-in cooler by entrance to unit, 7 each cooked chicken breast dated 8/5, 8 days prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small,glass door reach-in cooler, ice cream mix (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese cups (52F - Cold Holding). Operator moved ice cream mix to reach-in freezer to rapidly cool, temperature 42f after 15 minutes.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryer has build up of grease/debris
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook top, utensils in standing water at 93f. Employee turned on burner, water above 135f after 10 minutes.

KYOTO JAPANESE CUISINE

3111 MAHAN DR STE 15, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine has build up of mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on kitchen line. Manager discarded drink.

12201 HUTCHISON BLVD, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill drawers: hot dogs 63F, burger patties 54F, per manager items in cooler approximately 90 mins. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at tiki bar handwash sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment does not match most recently approved plans. New prep area near back door. One hand wash sink observed in dish area, other hand wash sinks on plans are not installed. Observed stand alone tiki bar, not on establishment plans for other outlets and not individually licensed. Plan review packet requires air curtains in use, no air curtains installed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under side door to kitchen
Food stored under dripping water line. Ceiling/water line in outside walk-in cooler dripping on boxes of candy bars. Food under dripping areas moved or voluntarily discarded.

12201 HUTCHISON BLVD, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County

Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Open box of plastic utensils in fenced in area behind establishment. Manager moved box to inside.

HAMMERHEAD FRED'S

8752 THOMAS DR, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County

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. Chlorine dishmachine testing 0ppm after multiple runs.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in beer bottle cooler in the bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar walk in cooler with debris and standing water on the floor. Soiled floor underneath kitchen equipment throughout the line. Several dirty ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers with seasoning not labeled in cook line. Operator labeled items at the time of inspection.

CHILI'S GRILL AND BAR

845 E 23RD STREET, PANAMA CITY · Bay County

Floor behind fryers with standing water. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Whole piece of chicken on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator had an employee clean and disinfect the area at the time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass chiller in bar.

PANERA BREAD #1353

908 E 23 STREET, PANAMA CITY · Bay County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Non food safe sanitizing wipes stored over single service cups. Operator appropriately reorganized items at the time of inspection.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, behind fan unit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in coolers floor with accumulated debris underneath racks.
Food stored on floor. Bags of catering orders stored in walk in coolers floor. Operator appropriately stored items at the time of inspection.

SANDPIPER BEACON BEACH RESORT'S COCONUTS

17458 FRONT BEACH RD, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County

Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Broken/disconnected drain pipe behind building, sewage from hand wash sinks drain on ground.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station: mozzarella 50F, per manager cheese in cooler approximately 90 mins. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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. No training for 2 servers and 1 cook.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Establishment charging a "resort fee" on bill, not disclosed on menu.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of unknown green liquid, employee discarded liquid at time of inspection. Unlabeled bottle of all purpose cleaner.
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1025 W 23 ST, PANAMA CITY · Bay County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the corner next to griddle station shut off. Operator turned water on at the time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer and walk in cooler around door and walls edges.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris and buildup on walk in freezers floor.

12983 US HWY 98 E, INLET BEACH · Bay County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make bar- egg station- house made pimento 46F, cooked shrimp 45F, chorizo 55F, cooked sausage crumble 48F, crab meat 50F, diced tomato 44F, pulled eggs 54F, shell eggs 55F ( 8:00-9:30).
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with a pot of pancake mix stored on a crate. Employee removed items from in front of sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and near walk in cooler door and dry storage.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler.

16818 FRONT BEACH RD, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County

No soap provided at front counter handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled speed racks in walk-in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dust build up on attached shelves over mixer

13620 FRONT BEACH RD, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County

No manager certification provided upon callback,
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed outside bar with ice bins and soda guns.

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