ST AUGUSTINE, St. Johns County

GREAT WALL

965 SR 16 STE 111, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Mar 26, 2026
City
ST AUGUSTINE
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

08A-17-6

Detail 24470623

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over shrimp.

14-01-5

Detail 24470622

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup in sugar. Bowls in rice. Person in charge removed all containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24470618

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Tools, phone and medicine by can goods. Person in charge removed all items. Corrected On-Site

36-12-4

Detail 24470620

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At bottom of walk in freezer establishment used spray foam to seal making it not smooth and easily cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 24470625

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor under cook line. Person in charge removed oil. Corrected On-Site

14-13-4

Detail 24470617

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment has cut plastic jugs in sweet and sour and other sauces.

21-04-4

Detail 24470624

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24470621

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in mop bucket. Person in charge hung up to dry. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24470619

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23936624

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above washed and peeled onions in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23936621

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic and metal bowls without handles used to scoop bulk flour and rice. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23936622

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease. Observed ceiling tiles in lobby soiled with dust

23-03-4

Detail 23936623

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance on reach in cooler and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23936626

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusty. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23936625

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk food containers with rice and flour missing labels.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 23565737

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of pineapple juice in dry storage. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge marked can for return. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 23565728

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food frozen in thank you retail plastic bags in walk-in freezer.

22-02-4

Detail 23565732

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table where rice warmers sit soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23565731

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cut juice/milk container floating in house made sauce bin in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.

23-24-4

Detail 23565736

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer, by fry station, handles soiled with grease and food debris.

14-71-4

Detail 23565734

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair reach in freezer gasket near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23565730

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic bags of frozen food and one cardboard case of frozen food on floor in walk-in freezer. Discussed with person in charge.

23-03-4

Detail 23565733

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23565727

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food containers in walk-in cooler missing cover. Discussed with person in charge. Observed bulk rice and flour containers in dry storage missing cover

06-01-5

Detail 23565729

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen cooked pork in speed rack in kitchen. Discussed proper thawing to person in charge.

14-17-4

Detail 23565735

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusty.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23124888

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 7 yellow 5.25lbs cans of thick soy sauce with dented seams and bulging tops and bottoms.

12A-16-4

Detail 23124884

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee check customer out and touch credit card and cellphone and then start bagging fried noodles into bags without hand washing. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23124885

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table used to hold rice warmers soiled with food debris.

14-71-4

Detail 23124881

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair fry flip-top cooler top lid. Observed tape used to repair stand up reach in freezer door.

08B-49-4

Detail 23124887

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed person food items not marked or separated from establishment food used for public. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge started moving personal foods in freezers to one shelf. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23124886

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on make line flip-top cooler torn. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23124882

Basic - Floors, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by walk-in freezer soiled with black debris in corner where water collects from condensation. Observed ceiling tiles on cook line heavily soiled with grease. Observed walls and floors in dry storage area soiled with flour and other food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23124883

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in freezer, refrigerators, walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed non food contact portions of rice warmers soiled with food debris. Observed floor mixer base and sides soiled with flour. Repeat Violation

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 22701561

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food storage in direct contact with take out bags in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer. Discussed with person in charge.

53B-13-5

Detail 22701551

Intermediate - 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. Observed two family members of operator handling and preparing food in kitchen without specific food handler training. Discussed with person in charge about providing training to all food employees.

08B-49-4

Detail 22701555

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks and food stored in stand up reach in cooler and on shelves in walk-in cooler above establishment food. Discussed with person in charge.

14-11-5

Detail 22701553

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets torn and separated from door.

36-22-4

Detail 22701552

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near walk-in freezer where ice has melted.

36-73-4

Detail 22701556

Basic - Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor through out kitchen soiled with food debris. Including under rice cookers. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22701560

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive amount of ice build up in walk-in freezer. Ice is falling outside of door when opened. Door cannot close fully due to ice. Observed condensing unit dripping into pan on shelf.

22-08-4

Detail 22701554

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave. Observed food splash on interior of microwave door.

14-47-4

Detail 22701558

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed hardware style drill with attached whisk sitting on food prep surface. Observed food residue on whisk. Discussed using non food grade drills in food service with person in charge.

23-03-4

Detail 22701557

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in cooler reach in freezer walk-in freezer walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris. Observed gaskets on rice cookers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22701559

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls and Rangoons stored in walk-in cooler without cover. Observed bulk flour container in dry storage missing cover.

Oct 3, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 22160594

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed establishments paper menu used to line sheet pans with egg rolls on top. Discussed with person in charge. No visible contamination observed during inspection.

08A-20-5

Detail 22160595

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.

11-27-4

Detail 22160599

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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22160598

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large floor mixer attachments and bowl soiled with debris. Establishment no longer uses large mixer per person in charge. Discussed about removing from establishment.

36-34-5

Detail 22160596

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents through out kitchen and lobby soiled with dust.

35B-01-4

Detail 22160597

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior screen door with visible rust through bottom of frame.

23-03-4

Detail 22160600

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.

Apr 12, 2023

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 21933078

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding) in main flip-top cooler above fill line. Discussed with person in charge and they removed pasta from above fill line and placed in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21933079

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (89F - Hot Holding) in non-functioning rice cooker. Rice been out since 2pm per person in charge. Person in charge placed on time as public health control temporary. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21933077

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by back door. Person in charge added paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 21910494

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed carrots in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged walk-in cooler shelves placing chicken on bottom. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21910501

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. yellow rice (98F - Hot Holding) left on counter. Person in charge disposed of. Discussed time as a public health control with owner. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21910497

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. Provided paper and digital written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21910500

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing station by back door blocked by multiple sets of rubber cleaning gloves. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed gloves. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21910496

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used to scoop rice. Discussed with person in charge and they removed container. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21910495

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored outings reach in cooler above establishments pork. Person in charge removed drink. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21910499

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided paper and digital copy to person in charge. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 21910498

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior screen door not self closing. Person in charge reattached bungee cord and door closes by self now. Corrected On-Site