GRILLED CHEESE GALLERY
16 Cathedral Place
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Model Land Historic District
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach on counter next to soft serve equipment. Observed dead roach on in wall storage shelves near food containers. Observed dead roach on top of white refrigerator in back storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on flip-top cooler and small reach in counter.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed table top oven soiled with food debris and grease Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed outside vents of enclosed hood system soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing under hand washing station repaired with blue tape. Warning
- 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water from hand washing station draining onto ground near floor drain. Some waste water is pooling in corner of floor and under equipment. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately two live roaches under hand washing station on wall and pipes. Observed one live roach on in wall storage shelves used to store food containers in kitchen. Observed one live roach on wall above bread storage in kitchen. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac n cheese (118F - Hot Holding); gravy (121F - Hot Holding); pork (122F - Hot Holding) steam well left off for approximately 30 min per person in charge. Person in charge reheated all three products to 165F Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed portioned bags of cooked chicken prepared earlier in the week per person in charge missing date mark.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink plumbing is leaking into bucked placed underneath. Person in charge state plumbing service has been called. Bucket is disposed of into mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed some work has been done however pipes under sanitizer side are still leaking. Person in charge is going to call service out again. Will need more time due to Storm to call service. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately three dead roaches inside mop sink. Observed two dead roach stuck to wall to right of mob sink. Observed one dead roach on bottom shelf of dry storage area off kitchen. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors and walls in back storage area soiled with grease and food debris.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in back storage area soiled with grease build up.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on all coolers with food debris.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink plumbing is leaking into bucked placed underneath. Person in charge state plumbing service has been called. Bucket is disposed of into mop sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair walk-in cooler door.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets missing on walk-in cooler door. Observed gaskets torn on flip-top cooler and deep freezers. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris soiled Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on deep freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed zero lights inside walk-in cooler.
- 36-65-5:Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed grease laden vapors on cook line and in dining area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored in mop bucket.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024.
- 02C-03-5: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 heavy cream missing date mark. Opened two days prior to inspection per person in charge. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no chemical sanitizer or heat sanitizing available inside establishment. Person in charge asked for bleach from next door food service. Bleach on-site with test strip by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches on floor and walls under hand washing station Observed one live roach inside hand washing station Observed one live roach under triple sink. Observed two live roaches crawling on wall by electrical fuse box near hot water tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed approximately 5 live roaches in triple sink area. Observed approximately 2 live roaches near hand washing station in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind glass door reach in cooler near mop sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed one live roach on wall behind glass door reach in cooler. Observed two live roaches above back door near walk-in cooler under lifting tape next to exit sign. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches on floor under hand washing station. Observed approximately 23 dead roaches in glue trap under hand washing station. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in glue trap under triple sink Observed one dead roach on bottom shelf of black dry storage cabinet near single service coffee filters. Observed approximately three dead roaches behind table top oven Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed one dead roach by triple sink on floor. Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches on floor and walls under hand washing station Observed one live roach inside hand washing station Observed one live roach under triple sink. Observed two live roaches crawling on wall by electrical fuse box near hot water tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed approximately 5 live roaches in triple sink area. Observed approximately 2 live roaches near hand washing station in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind glass door reach in cooler near mop sink. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-07-4:High Priority - Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Observed closure sign on front door to establishment completely covered with brown paper. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches on floor under hand washing station. Observed approximately 23 dead roaches in glue trap under hand washing station. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in glue trap under triple sink Observed one dead roach on bottom shelf of black dry storage cabinet near single service coffee filters. Observed approximately three dead roaches behind table top oven Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on front counter reach in cooler torn. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors and walls throughout kitchen soiled with build up of food debris and grease. Observed ceiling vents in hallway soiled with grease and dust. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed plastic like wall coverings separating away from wall creating places for vermin to nest by hand washing station. Observed hole in wall above entrance near walk-in cooler. Observed gaps surrounding electrical fuse box.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed sandwich press soiled with Mac n cheese food debris. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in cooler top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed self filtering hood style fryer soiled with grease. Observed old food debris under table top ice cream machine and table top oven Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of uncovered red sauce with unknown white foreign objects inside. Person in charge did not know what objects were. Sauces were produced previous day and left uncovered overnight.
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed bread stored next to hand washing station exposed to splash.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house branded pump spray and aerosol can pesticide/insecticide on black chemical storage shelf.
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches on floor and walls under hand washing station Observed one live roach inside hand washing station Observed one live roach under triple sink. Observed two live roaches crawling on wall by electrical fuse box near hot water tank. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of uncovered red sauce with unknown white foreign objects inside. Person in charge did not know what objects were. Sauces were produced previous day and left uncovered overnight.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed floor degreaser, house hood insecticides, bleach cleaners, and sanitizers stored above filled bulk food bins. Person in charge moved all chemicals away from food products. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on front prep counter soiled and stained with food debris.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for triple sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of shelf of dry storage near flour. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches stuck in glue trap on top of refrigerator. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches stuck in glue trap wedged in between shelf and hangers above deep freezers. Person in charge placed glue traps into trash can. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed 2 dead roaches on dry storage shelves. Person in charge cleaned and removed roaches from establishment. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding) left above chill line in flip-top cooler for less than 1hr per person in charge. Person in charge placed cut lettuce in bottoms of cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Chicken 49F Cold Holding, Cut tomatoes 54F Cold Holding. Flip-top cooler left open next to hot fryer. Person in charge closed cooler. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of shelf of dry storage near flour. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches stuck in glue trap on top of refrigerator. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches stuck in glue trap wedged in between shelf and hangers above deep freezers. Person in charge placed glue traps into trash can. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Duct tape used to repair walk-in cooler door's exposed insulation. Discussed with person in charge. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler door missing. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors, walls on front counter and cook line soiled with food debris and grease. Observed ceilings in dry storage soiled with grease and dust.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed small convection oven on front counter and two convection ovens in back storage area soiled with grease and food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed outside of ovens soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed tomato soup (48F - Cooling) in very deep container from previous day per person in charge. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed large portion of raw meat above ready to eat tomato soup, refried beans, cheese. Person in charge placed raw meat on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings on top of white refrigerator. Person in charge cleaned up rodent droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomato soup (48F - Cooling) in very deep container from previous day per person in charge. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding) left above chill line in flip-top cooler for less than 1hr per person in charge. Person in charge placed cut lettuce in bottoms of cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4: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
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed tomato soup stored in 6 - 12 inch deep containers to cool in walk-in cooler. Discussed other options with person in charge and handed out cooling tips handout.
- 11-26-1: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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).