St. Augustine Shores, St. Johns County

MOULTRIE CREEK DINER

4010 US HWY 1 S UNIT 116, St. Augustine Shores, FL 32086

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
3 High Priority
Oct 20, 2023
City
St. Augustine Shores
County
St. Johns
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22382110

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep area reach-in freezer in middle of hallway, raw pork and raw beef stored over cooked potatoes. In prep area reach-in freezer at end of hallway, raw pork stored over pre cooked chicken strips and pre cooked lobster. Operator moved all items to appropriate shelves. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 22382119

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In reach-in cooler across from cook line, 1 raw shell egg cracked and held with rest of eggs. Operator discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 22382115

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to cook line sitting on prep table, container of par cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding) Employee stated potatoes had just been prepped and would be used within the hour. Operator put potatoes on time as a public health control. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-10-5

Detail 22382116

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has multiple items held on time but documentation was not filled out. Operator filled out time paperwork during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22382117

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In back prep area, container of raw fish thawing in unopened packages. Employee cut holes in packages to thaw properly. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22382109

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 22382112

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 22382118

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At server drink station, multiple stacks of cups have wet nesting.

10-17-4

Detail 22382111

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Across from cook line, knife held between reach-in cooler and wall. Operator moved knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22382113

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left lid on dumpster open. Employee closed lid. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22382114

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In back prep area, container of raw fish and container of raw pork stored in prep sink to thaw. Operator moved fish and pork to reach-in cooler to thaw. Corrected On-Site

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 14

12A-08-4

Detail 21871702

High Priority - Hot water turned off at handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. At handwash sink on cook line observed employee wash hands with cold water before entering back kitchen area. Employee returned to cook line and stated hands were rewashed in back kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 21871691

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of reach-in cooler observed, cheese (52F - Cold Holding). In reach-in cooler drawer observed, chicken (57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated both items were placed in cooler approximately two hours prior to temperature and placed in reach-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21871698

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On clean dish table observed bottle of bleach stored next to dishes. Employee moved bleach during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21871699

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. Observed no written clean up procedures available. Provided predator with handout during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21871690

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade on can opener attached to table with food debris buildup. Observed mold-like substance buildup on ice machine drop plate. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21871701

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping utensil water in handwash sink on cook line.

53B-02-5

Detail 21871697

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees hired over 60 days without proof of training. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21871695

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof employees without food handlers certification are aware of reporting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21871694

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in dish area observed no soap. Employee stocked soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21871693

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook line observed hot turned off at handwash sink. Employee turned hot water on during inspection, leaking from faucet handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21871692

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line observed knives stored in between wall and reach-in cooler. Employee moved knives during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21871700

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line observed utensils stored in water at 97F. Employee discarded water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 21871703

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door to kitchen not self closing completely.

25-05-4

Detail 21871696

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage area observed to go cups stored on floor. Operator moved cups during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 14

12A-18-4

Detail 21562824

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on clothes instead of paper towel. Spoke to employee during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 21562821

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed butter pats left on table between guests.

07-08-5

Detail 21562827

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed bowls of butter pats left on table between guests.

53A-03-7

Detail 21562826

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager with expired CFM, another unable to provide during inspection.

02B-01-5

Detail 21562830

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Disclosure missing on menu from items that contain poached eggs. Person in charge states served undercooked, guests not asked how they would like item cooked. Warning

52-02-4

Detail 21562828

Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Establishment has fresh orange juice advertised on the menu. When I inquired about what orange juice is being served, person in charge said it is bottled orange juice, not squeezed in house. Establishment utilizing home maker brand during inspection. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 21562831

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips during inspection.

03F-10-5

Detail 21562823

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge unable to provide written procedure paperwork during inspection. Provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 21562822

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. Two employees on duty working longer than 60 days with no proof of training. Also, one certificate not fully completed.

27-16-4

Detail 21562818

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand wash sink by cookline. Person in charge turned on during inspection. Leaking on hot water side. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21562829

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right side of deflector plate with mold like substance. Also can opener with debris buildup.

12B-07-4

Detail 21562819

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table stored near condiments.

40-06-5

Detail 21562825

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items on prep table, purse on open case of condiments. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21562820

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 109F during inspection. Repeat Violation

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21020955

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese in flip top make station located on cook line 49F. Butter pats held on counter at 67, in and out all morning. Inspector provided Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure paperwork. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 21020957

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Inspector observed water pitchers being filled at hand washing sink by cook line. Hand washing sink behind counter had bar mat laying in drain. Person in charge removed the mat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21020956

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink behind service counter. Person in charge replaced towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21020960

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink located next to cook line has no hot water.

32-12-5

Detail 21020961

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No cover on waste bin.

12B-12-5

Detail 21020953

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open bottle of water in back kitchen on prep table next to roll of plastic wrap. Cup of employee coffee on counter in server area around single service items Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21020962

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pocket lighter on shelf above flip top make station located on cookline. Repeat Violation

36-58-4

Detail 21020958

Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Exposed wall studs in back kitchen near walk in coolers.

10-20-4

Detail 21020952

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21020959

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water of stem table with temp of 103F. Steam table was on low heat, and turned up. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21020963

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign posted in public restroom. Inspector provided a paper copy to person in charge. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

32-23-4

Detail 21020954

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal has been covered up with black plastic. Repeat Violation

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 12Total: 20

12A-28-4

Detail 20776257

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on line working with food and clean utensils kept wiping gloved hands on soiled apron without washing hands.

08A-02-6

Detail 20776258

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat French fries in stand up freezer in back storage area. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20776263

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats at front counter and on tables placed out approximately two hours prior 66F. Employee moved butter to reach in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 20776254

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. Cooked green beans stored in reach in cooler in back prep area made Sunday. Employee dated product. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20776252

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front bar blocked by chemicals. Chemical removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 20776256

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At beginning of inspection, four employees present - none are certified food managers. At end of inspection, certified food manager arrived. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20776255

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in back prep area.

53B-01-5

Detail 20776264

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 training records could be provided. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20776261

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing in back storage area by manager desk.

24-05-4

Detail 20776259

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored by ice machine. Ice bucket inverted. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20776266

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 06/01/21.

12B-07-4

Detail 20776249

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks, one not covered, stored on ledge over flip top cooler on cook line. Drinks discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20776247

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in back kitchen. Phone moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20776262

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups stored on table by dish area.

36-73-4

Detail 20776250

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in back kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 20776260

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in steam well on cook line in water 94F. Container moved to flat top grill to heat water. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 20776251

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink in women's restroom in dining area.

14-47-4

Detail 20776253

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood in back storage areas are not sealed. Walls in back storage area and by dish area are not sealed.

23-03-4

Detail 20776265

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles for drink dispenser in bar.

32-23-4

Detail 20776248

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal is not working in men's restroom in dining area.