SAINT AUGUSTINE, St. Johns County

THE BLACK MOLLY GRILL

504 W GEOFFERY ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32086

FoodSeating
Latest violations
18
3 High Priority
Nov 20, 2023
City
SAINT AUGUSTINE
County
St. Johns
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 18

01B-02-5

Detail 22458006

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In first walk-in cooler, homemade marinara (44,45F - Cold Holding) Marinara was made 3 days prior. Operator discarded both containers of marinara.

03A-02-5

Detail 22458015

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle reach-in cooler across from cook line, Alfredo (64F - Cold Holding, 2nd temp 43 with 1 hr time lapse); marinara (54F - Cold Holding, 2nd temp 39F with 1 hr time lapse) Operator stated food had been in cooler for 2 hours and put them both in the walk-in freezer. In first walk-in cooler, homemade marinara (44,45F - Cold Holding) Marinara was made 3 days prior. Operator discarded both containers of marinara. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22458007

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table next to grill, marinara (114F - Hot Holding, reheated to 200F) Operator stated marinara had been heated approximately 2 hours prior and reheated it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22458005

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator document during inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 22458014

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In corner across from dish machine, ice plate inside of ice machine has mold-like substance.

31B-02-4

Detail 22458008

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink across from cook line. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22458016

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On cook line on bottom shelf, plastic container with no handle used as scoop in container of breading. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22458001

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup. Repeat Violation

21-17-4

Detail 22458009

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In liquor closet, multiple bags of clean linens stored on floor. Operator moved linens during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22458012

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator document during inspection.

05-09-4

Detail 22458011

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Middle reach-in cooler across from cook line missing ambient thermometer.

36-02-5

Detail 22458003

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floors throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 22458000

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In first walk-in cooler, case of unwashed cabbage stored of bag of cut ready to potatoes. Operator moved bag of potatoes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22458013

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In first walk-in cooler, multiple shelves have rust accumulation.

29-11-4

Detail 22458004

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/ Next to dish machine, hand washing sink leaking water.

42-01-4

Detail 22458017

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink, wet mop stored in bucket. Operator moved mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 22458002

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Behind bar, sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Employee removed bucket from floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22458010

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage area across from metal shelf, bulk container of sugar and bulk container of flour not properly labeled. Employee labeled flour and sugar during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 17

01B-01-4

Detail 21561857

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of condensed milk with crease dent along rim. Employee discarded can during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12A-20-4

Detail 21561851

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee not using soap when using handwash sink. Operator had employee rehash his hands during inspection.

08A-20-5

Detail 21561859

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In second walk-in cooler observed pan of chicken stored over pan of fish. In second walk-in cooler observed ground beef and blade tenderized steaks stored of whole intact muscle beef. Employee moved items to correct storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21561846

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from fryers observed, marinara (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated marinara was left out on counter for 30 minutes during rush two hours prior to temperature and placed into walk-in cooler. In server reach-in salad cooler observed, boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated eggs were placed in cooler after rush less than one hour prior to temp and placed in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 21561858

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk without open date mark. Employee stated milk was opened prior day and labeled with correct date. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21561849

Intermediate - No paper towels/mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink on back line prep area observed no paper towels. At handwash sink on end of cook line near kitchen exit by bathrooms observed with no soap. Operator stocked both during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21561855

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle of degreaser on shelf next to walk-in cooler door. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21561854

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple c idling vents throughout kitchen with dust buildup. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21561848

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Handicapped stall in womens restroom observed with trash can and no lid.

12B-02-4

Detail 21561853

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On cook line observed multiple employee drinks stored over reach-in coolers. Employee moved drinks during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21561852

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee items stored over food items in dry storage area. Employee removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21561844

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas throughout kitchen area observed with standing water.

14-69-4

Detail 21561845

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer observed ice buildup on floor and under shelves. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21561843

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed togo cups in wine room stored on floor. Employee moved cups during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21561856

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout entire kitchen area observed unsealed concrete floor. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21561850

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed multiple cases of unwashed produce stored over prepped bags of ready to eat lettuce and cut and bagged potatoes. Employee began moving items during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

21-08-4

Detail 21561847

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In back prep area observed sanitizer at 0ppm. Remade and observed at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21267481

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat cheese 65F, artichoke dip 59F, boiled eggs 47F, shrimp 60F-61F all cold-holding in flip top make station located across from cook line. Manager iced all items and/ or moved them to colder unit. Ambient temperature of cooler 44F. Service has been scheduled. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 21267473

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box of fry powder stored on shelf underneath hand sanitizer. Manager person in charge moved or arranged items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21267477

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with broken handle stored in storage bin of sugar in back of kitchen. Manager removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21267478

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three large co2 tanks in back kitchen storage area.

36-34-5

Detail 21267472

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on intake vents of air conditioning return throughout kitchen. Buildup of grease and dust on AC vents in kitchen above food prep area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21267475

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer inside walk in cooler of back kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21267480

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar scoop laying on surface of sugar in storage bin.

23-03-4

Detail 21267474

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Bottle caddies behind bar in main dining room have accumulation of black moldy substance. Hood vents have has accumulation of debris, food, and grease. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21267479

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. On cookline and in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21267476

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of prepped potatoes stored on shelf underneath unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Manager moved prepped potatoes to the top shelf. Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 18

01B-01-4

Detail 20861375

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area by office, one can of tomatoes. Person in charge segregated the can for return to purveyor.

12A-07-5

Detail 20861365

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed prep cook changing gloves without washing hands. Inspector advised cook to use proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20861369

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open package of bacon stored over frozen berries in walk in freezer. Operator moved the bacon. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20861364

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One full pan of cut lettuce in walk-in cooler 45F overnight temperature. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20861362

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce, 45F, 46F, 44F in walk in cooler overnight. Cut tomatoes, 44F; butter, 44F; block cheese, 44F; heavy cream, 45F. Door for walk in cooler had been left open. Ambient air temperature of walk in cooler was 42F. Inspector rechecked temperatures and all except cut lettuce was 42F. Cut lettuce 45F. Lettuce had been stored overnight. Lettuce discarded. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20861368

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of toxic chemical stored on shelf with cooking oil fry powder. Person in charge removed the fry powder. Corrected On-Site

05-05-4

Detail 20861366

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Broken thermometer above walk in cooler. Operator stated a work order has been put in place for repairs. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 20861360

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of heavy cream in walk in cooler with no date mark. Person in charge states product was opened two days prior and dated product. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20861372

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pitcher stored in hand washing sink in kitchen prep area. Employee removed the pitcher. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20861359

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in dispenser at server station in front of dining room.

41-17-4

Detail 20861361

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles of chemical hanging on wire shelving with cooking oil fry powder in kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 20861370

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed is only for alcohol.

36-73-4

Detail 20861363

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall behind fryer and convection oven soiled. Vents above area in prep kitchen are soiled with dust. Wall behind dishwashing machine has visible accumulation of black debris. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20861373

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Accumulation of ice around fan and on floor of walk in freezer

33-11-4

Detail 20861374

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Located behind restaurant in parking lot.

31B-04-4

Detail 20861371

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Public mens room in dining area.

23-03-4

Detail 20861367

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior surfaces of fryers and convection oven have buildup of grease. Hood vents above cook line have accumulation of debris, food, and grease. Surface of soda dispensary at side server station in back of dining area by bar has pink slime buildup under the drink grate.

36-02-5

Detail 20861376

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor is unsealed and not easily cleanable.

Sep 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 20488798

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked marinara sauce (ingredients includes onions, garlic , oil) at 49°, 48°. In walk in cooler (overnight temperatures). Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 20488790

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pasta with date mark "29" in walk in cooler and reach in cooler. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20488795

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked marinara sauce (ingredients includes onions, garlic , oil) at 49°, 48°. In walk in cooler (overnight temperatures). Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20488792

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach in cooler opposite grill : Cooked Pasta 48°, 49°. Alfredo sauce 48°, 47°, 50° Diced ham 49°. Sauce 48°. Per Person In Charge . Items placed in cooler at about 10 am. Person In Charge moved items to functioning cooler and iced down other items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20488797

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water container in kitchen Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 20488787

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) at temperatures above 41°F (Reach in cooler opposite grill with torn gasket) Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 20488789

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20488794

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep tables in kitchen. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20488793

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In use soiled apron over cleaned utensils on dry rack. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 20488791

Basic - Equipment in poor condition. Reach in cooler opposite grill with torn gasket.

08B-38-4

Detail 20488788

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in dry goods. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20488796

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at Dish machine with black like build up.