MOLASSES JUNCTION GENERAL STORE
6300 CO RD 214, SAINT AUGUSTINE 32092
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of large ice machine in storage area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water in general store area. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to walk in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large ice machine in storage area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in small storage area connected to kitchen, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mashed potatoes(74F - Cold Holding) bag in standing water in pot on stove in kitchen, per employee bag has been thawing out for less than 2 hours, stove turned on to reheat potatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of baked beans in small storage room connected to kitchen.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes(74F - Cold Holding) bag in standing water in pot on stove in kitchen, per employee bag has been thawing out for less than 2 hours, stove turned on to reheat potatoes. raw shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding) sitting out on stove top in kitchen, per employees eggs where taken out of cooler less then 1 hour ago, eggs placed back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of keg cooler at bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of large ice machine in food storage area connected to kitchen.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach against far wall in grocery store area, employee cleaned up Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot water handle to hand wash station in kitchen does not work, and per employee they are getting it replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in dry storage area attached to kitchen, onions moved. Case of water in back storage area connected to dining area. Multiple cases of drinks in walk in cooler in grocery area.
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No one is able to find a copy of any well water report.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One carbon dioxide tank stored at the entrance to the dry storage area not secured.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead insect on premises. On the floor in front of the walk in freezer, two dead crickets. Operator swept and discarded the dead crickets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of dust on the hood filters over the main cook line.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two expired SafeStaff food handler training certificates at time of inspection.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle on the side of the mop sink with not visibly labeled. Operator relabeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).