The Cafe, 31 Orange St, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 31 Orange St, St Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6501770
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 11/2/2012

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about The Cafe, 31 Orange St, St Augustine, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup next to single service items on storage racks.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in water temperature is 87 F.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Boxes of cups on floor by handsink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Rest rooms out of order.
11/2/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/7/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Restaurant license.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked containner with chicken salad..
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before gloves, between glove changes.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of salad dressing. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing ice cream scoops.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. No dipper well for ice cream scoops.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 46F sitting on counter, cheese 53F on ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, hot dogs.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ham and turkey-Date marked 10-27.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Cups.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Tuna salad.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
8/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. SOILED ICE SCOOP HOLDER
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. MELONS
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD FRYER
6/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD AND EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-05-1 Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMANS BATHROOM
  • Violation: 42-08-1 Observed unclean building areas. OFFICE AREA
12/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. DELI MEATS IN REACH IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. NO FOODS SHALL BE UNDER COOKED UNTIL CONSUMER ADVISERY IS POSTED.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WATER SPRAY BOTTLE ON COOKLINE
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. HOTDOGS AND CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS NEXT TO HOTDOGS IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. FRY OIL
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. TONGS HANGING ON OVEN HANDLES
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. WIRE SHELVING - INTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER. REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER INTERIOR DIRTY Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD AND EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. CABINET SHELVING Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING DIRTY Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. TO GO CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. SANITIZER BUCKET IN HANDSINK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMANS BATHROOM
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in soda dispensor area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. 5-6 FLIES IN KITCHEN
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY SODA MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. CLEANERS NEXT TO PLASTIC CUPS IN MENS BATHROOM
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. ENGINE DEGREASER AND TIRE SHINE STORED ABOVE FREEZER CHEST
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. SANITIZER IN SANITIZER BUCKET TOO HIGH
  • Observed unclean building areas. OFFICE AREA
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. EXPIRED LICENSE. EXPIRED 6/1/10 Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESE ITEMS IN COOLERS Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. BLACKLIKE DEPOSITS ON BOARDS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. FRONTLINE UNIT
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MICROWAVE FRONTLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR CABINETS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOXES OF CUPS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. ITEMS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. UTENSILS IN HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. BY COOKLINE
  • Critical. License expired more than 70 days Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. DAIRY ITEMS IN REACHIN COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BACON OVER READY TO EAT -REACHIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. UNSEALED WOODEN SHELVES
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT /COOLERS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF CABINETS (NUMEROUS)
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. SOILED UTENSIL CONTAINER (CABINET )
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOX OF CUPS ON FLOOR . DRY STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. PEROXIDE OVER UTENSILS
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BY DRY STORAGE
  • Critical. License expired more than 60 days .
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
8/18/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about THE CAFE? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
THE CAFE respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend THE CAFE to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of THE CAFE (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
OSTEENS RESTAURANTSt Augustine, FL
****
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
BURGER KING #1684Crestview, FL
*•
MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
*
THE BEACH BARPerry, FL
VALENCIA GARDEN RESTTampa, FL
*****
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #1218Tarpon Springs, FL
****
BURGER KING #9502Haines City, FL

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

FUDGE BUCKETS
MOJO BBQ
LOVE TREE CAFE
ANN OMALLEYS DELI & PUB
LOCAL HERO'S CAFE
ST GEORGE INN
SOUTHERN WIND INN
CASA DE SUENOS B&B

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: