St. Augustine, St. Johns County

THE GOURMET HUT

17 CUNA ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
6 High Priority
May 19, 2022
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
4

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.

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 13

12A-18-4

Detail 21098536

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Establishment has no paper towels for hand washing station. Employees using towel.

01B-12-4

Detail 21098537

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Ice used to store beer bottles. Beer bottle caps inside ice bin. Interior of ice bin soiled with black/green/white mold like substance. Admin Complaint

08B-56-4

Detail 21098538

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Beer stored in ice bin.

35A-02-6

Detail 21098535

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies in kitchen. Person in charge killed and removed from kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21098527

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above ready to eat herbs and greens. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21098531

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ravioli (54F - Cold Holding); butter left on counter for 30 mins (50F - Cold Holding). Items left on counter for preparation. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 21098534

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. Half n half not dated marked. Person in charge states was opened two days prior. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21098533

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled and stained with food like substances. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21098529

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing station. Person in charge stated they were out of paper towels.

22-20-5

Detail 21098526

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior bottom of ice machine soiled with black/green/white mold like substance. See Stop Sale.

36-01-4

Detail 21098532

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen is soiled with trash and food debris from previous days.

22-08-4

Detail 21098530

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

35B-05-4

Detail 21098528

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Window in kitchen has gaps around ac unit. Repeat Violation

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 21098409

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose on side of building missing vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Operator needs more time to obtain vacuum breakers. Discussed with operator what they are. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: No vacuum breaker on hose Bibb. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21098408

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in establishment heavily soiled and stained. Food slicer soiled with old food debris. Lemon squeezer soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Operator has cleaned all boards and replaced one. Operator needs more time to finish cleaning remaining boards. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: Cutting boards still stained. All others not observed. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21098410

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Three cutting boards in kitchen with deep cut marks, no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Operator replaced one cutting board. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: Cutting board still grooved Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21098407

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven heavily soiled with grease. Two pans of grease stored in oven for two days per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Operator needs more time to deep clean oven. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: Oven still heavily soiled with grease Time Extended

Mar 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 20942329

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose on side of building missing vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Operator needs more time to obtain vacuum breakers. Discussed with operator what they are. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 20942330

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in establishment heavily soiled and stained. Food slicer soiled with old food debris. Lemon squeezer soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Operator has cleaned all boards and replaced one. Operator needs more time to finish cleaning remaining boards. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 20942332

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certificate provided. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: No manager certification available on call back. Needs more time for class. Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 20942328

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon (cold smoked) on menus not marked as a raw item. Establishment has consumer advisory posted in window inconspicuously and not visible. Operator placed consumer advisory by entrance in a conspicuous place. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Operator needs more time to edit menus Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20942334

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Time needed to train employees. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20942333

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Three cutting boards in kitchen with deep cut marks, no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Operator replaced one cutting board. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20942326

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers near prep table has 4 doors with torn gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Operator needs more time to repair gaskets. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 20942327

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven heavily soiled with grease. Two pans of grease stored in oven for two days per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Operator needs more time to deep clean oven. Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 20942331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Two lights above prep table use unshielded glass bulbs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Operator needs more time to replace lights. Time Extended

45-04-4

Detail 20942325
  • From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. No fire hood above stove. Evidence of grease laden vapors due to grease build up on ceiling and walls near stove. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Operator does not have fire suppression system or hood over stove. On call back kitchen was filled with grease laden vapors. Time Extended

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 7Basic: 11Total: 27

08B-56-4

Detail 20941768

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Whole ice bin in ice machine. Storing 5 glass wine bottles, rusted cork screw, screw caps. Operator stated he uses Ice in guest drinks. Warning

01B-07-4

Detail 20941764

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Two cases of moldy strawberries stored in glass door reach in cooler. Employee discarded moldy strawberries Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20941767

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 58 flying insects all through out kitchen. Operator was able to bring total flying insect count to 32 through out the kitchen. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20941766

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Smoked salmon (cold smoked) above deli meats in white reach in cooler. Raw whole duck above fresh rosemary and mint in prep reach in cooler. Operator properly stored and separated food. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 20941755

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Whole ice bin in ice machine. Storing 5 glass wine bottles, rusted cork screw, screw caps. Operator stated he uses Ice in guest drinks. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20941757

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Storage sheds large reach in cooler half and half 58F, heavy cream 58F cold holding; milk (47F - Cold Holding) operator stated the milk was added to the refrigerator two days prior. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 58F. Operator stated some one turned the thermostat up. Two pots of Meat stew (75F - Cold Holding) left on stove at room temperature for two days per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20941771

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator bought from store and left on counter at room temperature raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food was left at room temperature for a few minutes. Operator placed food in cooler. Storage sheds large reach in cooler half and half 58F, heavy cream 58F cold holding; milk (47F - Cold Holding) operator stated the milk was added to the refrigerator two days prior. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 58F. Operator stated some one turned the thermostat up. See stop sale. Two pots of Meat stew (75F - Cold Holding) left on stove at room temperature for two days per operator. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20941761

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of household degreaser stored on cutting board on prep table. Chef properly stored degreaser. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20941744

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose on side of building missing vacuum breaker. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 20941745

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. Sliced Deli meats in main reach in cooler not date marked. Chef stated meats were sliced two days ago. Reviewed date marking policy with chef. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20941747

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in establishment heavily soiled and stained. Food slicer soiled with old food debris. Lemon squeezer soiled with food debris. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20941746

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certificate provided. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 20941754

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon (cold smoked) on menus not marked as a raw item. Establishment has consumer advisory posted in window inconspicuously and not visible. Operator placed consumer advisory by entrance in a conspicuous place. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20941762

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station in kitchen missing towels. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20941763

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 20941748

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta not date marked. Operator stated pasta cooked two days prior to inspection. Reviewed date marking policy with chef Repeat Violation Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20941750

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler's handle near prep has food build up from two days prior to inspection. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20941770

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Three cutting boards in kitchen with deep cut marks, no longer cleanable. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20941752

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees keys and cellphones on prep table near slicer. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20941753

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups stacked in kitchen above ice machine with moisture. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20941749

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers near prep table has 4 doors with torn gaskets. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20941758

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven heavily soiled with grease. Two pans of grease stored in oven for two days per operator. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 20941756

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Two lights above prep table use unshielded glass bulbs. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20941760

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in coolers gaskets with black/green mold like substance. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 20941759

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odors from triple sink area of kitchen. Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 20941765

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Window in kitchen broken with no screen. Vermin is present. Reviewed with operator Warning

36-50-4

Detail 20941769

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments, fixtures, walls, and ceilings. Whole kitchen floor and walls near prep stations and stoves soiled with food debris and grease. Window unit air conditions with black/green mold like substance. Warning

45-04-4

Detail 20941751

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. No fire hood above stove. Evidence of grease laden vapors due to grease build up on ceiling and walls near stove.