THE KOOKABURRA
A1A Beach Boulevard
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32080
Lions Gate On The Island
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
18
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. In back area below take out window.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in back area by take out window was wearing multiple rings and bracelets while making drinks.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In back area, area under triple sink and shelving. At front counter under hand wash sink. Also, soiled vents over triple sink in back area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in back area has debris buildup. In back area by take out window, exterior of ice bin. In back area by take out window, vents on cooler.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. In back storage area.
- 25-11-5:Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single service towels stored outside by back door.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Small refrigerator stored in back area with door attached.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At counter area, by 3 compartment sink in sanitizer bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter by 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple bottles of pain killers stored on shelf over bags of coffee beans in back area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream at take out window, reach in cooler, 55F. Employee has been going in and out of cooler within an hour. At front counter milk 47F. Employee stated she has been going in and out of cooler for approximately a hour and a half.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pies in display case further away from heat lamp at 122F, 132F. Employees stated that pies have been there for approximately 3 hours.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of simple green, glass cleaner and detergent stored next to trail mix, on shelf in back storage area.
- 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. Manager unable to find any procedures.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back storeroom.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager not able to show any written procedures for half an half on time control in dining area.
- 35A-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. One dog inside dining area and 2 dogs in outside dining area. Also, manager unable to find permit for allowing pets in outside dining area.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink in back area, bottle of soap not labeled. Employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor near milk cooler in storage area. Person in charge swept and removed dead roaches. Corrected On-Site
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine in storage room. Person in charge placed on food tray.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in keg reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall above triple sink and wire rack made from particle board that is flaking. Wall is no longer non absorbent, smooth, or easily cleanable.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb next to mop sink with attached green hose missing vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by ice machine blocked by ice bucket.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with clear liquid missing label. Person in charge added peppermint oil label to bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
14
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In back kitchen, in multiple bulk food containers plastic cups used as scoops.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under triple sink, co2 tanks not secured. Repeat Violation
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At front door, reach-in cooler had large ice buildup on cooling unit. Cream cheese spread at 47F
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom at porch area did not have covered receptacle. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Dog food not segregated from food served to public. Open case of dog bones stored above cream de coco on shelf in back kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of debris behind reach-in cooler in back kitchen.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to find last inspection report.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. At back of parking lot, dumpster lid left open.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In back kitchen, standing water in bottom of keg reach-in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink in back of building, mop stored in wringer.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter, wet towel laying on counter near baked good display.
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf above triple sink made from wood not sealed.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back kitchen, multiple bulk food containers not labeled.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At reach in cooler near front door, cream cheese spread (47,44F - Cold Holding) Manager stated item has been in reach-in cooler for approximately 2 days. Observed large ice buildup at top of unit on cooling fan.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler near front door, cream cheese spread (47,44F - Cold Holding) Manager stated item has been in reach-in cooler for approximately 2 days. Observed large ice buildup at top of unit on cooling fan.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back kitchen, chemical bottle stored on top of keg cooler. At front counter, 2 chemical spray bottles stored on top counter. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near takeout window, hose Bibb at hood with no vacuum breaker. At mop sink in back of building, splitter on mop sink and splitter on hose Bibb next to mop sink missing vacuum breaker on all ends. 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. We emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near triple sink in kitchen, sanitizer bucket was stored in hand wash sink. employee removed.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager present at inspection did not have proof of certification.
- 53B-02-5: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. Two employees present hired over 60 days no proof of training.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator stated cream at dining area station was held on time. Establishment uses time frames but no written procedures. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control form.
- 35A-22-5:Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. At front counter, observed customer with non service dog. Owner removed dog. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 24 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 14 basic).