BLISS BY THE SEA
Old A1A South
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32080
Lions Gate On The Island
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/27/2025
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 3/27/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
8
Basic
9
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink with debris.
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes on rack by handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink, on shelf lower than both sinks, exposed to splash.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal phone on prep table in kitchen by back door.
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed in 3 compartment sink, middle sink with black dish pan with soap and water. Other sinks empty.
- 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with lime buildup. Observed interior of ice machine with lime buildup.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with debris buildup.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster sign posted.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator had no copy of last inspection available.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of isopropyl 99% alcohol stored on counter behind bar next to coffee presses. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple counters in kitchen with debris.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen by 3 compartment sink blocked by stored equipment and chemicals on floor. Also hand washing sink blocked in bar area with a box of plastic silverware.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen by 3 compartment sink. Also no paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Observed no proof of any Employees training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Observed employee hired over sixty days with no proof of required state approved training. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Observed no paperwork that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge about their health and related foodborne illnesses.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink by door to kitchen. Also, no soap at handwashing sink in bar area.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of microwave with rust.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 8 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
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 1/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water at bar area, water moved. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package of raw bacon stored over packages of muffins in standing reach in freezer in kitchen, bacon moved. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Windex stored with clean plates on rack over sink in kitchen, bottle removed. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No one on site has proof of manager certification. Warning
- 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. No proof for any food handlers available during inspection. Warning
- 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. No written procedures available, inspector provided procedures during inspection and operation filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In men's bathroom. At hand wash station in dish area in kitchen. Also no paper towels at hand wash station at bar area, operator provided paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-07-4:Intermediate - Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service salad bar/buffet. Missing utensils for individual bread, muffins, sliced fruit and cooked eggs.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).