KINGFISH GRILL
252 YACHT CLUB DR, Saint Augustine FL 32084
Last inspected Oct 23, 2024 · 6 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
MAY 24
OCT 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in prep area. One under triple sink and one crawling on wall above prep table. Person in charge killed and removed one roach. One roach ran behind triple sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015000237 | Dec 11, 2014 | Feb 5, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge replaced empty sanitizer and retested machine 100ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes in dish machine not sanitized due to sanitizer at 0ppm. Person in charge replaced empty sanitized and reran machine at 100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (130F - Hot Holding) on prep table at sushi bar or less than 10 min. Discussed time control for shrimp.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with clear liquid in dish washing area missing label.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior deflector plate in ice machine by back door soiled with black/green mold like substance.
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. Observed two packages of reduced oxygen salmon in walk-in cooler intending to be thawed not removed from their package. Person in charge cut open reduced oxygen package.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean food pans with old labels stuck to sides being placed on dry rack. Discussed with employee and they removed label.
May 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings new hot water tank. Person in charge cleaned and removed all droppings.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed all shell stock tags in plastic box commingled and out of order. Discuss with person in charge. Employee started organizing tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards stained with food debris.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed onsite Reduced oxygen packaging of fish. Discussed with person in charge. Provided industry bulletin and special process hand out to person in charge. Person in charge will use ziplock bags moving forward.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance on interior deflector plat of ice machine near back entrance.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches, one on floor by hot water tank and one in prep room light shield. Person in charge cleaned up dead.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of energy drink on prep table. Person in charge removed drink from food area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on fish flip-top cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on fish flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards on walk-in cooler condenser unit soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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High Priority: From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Basil butter 47F, milk 45F, ambient raw shell egg 46.8F Cold Holding.
High Priority: From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed one alive roach under triple sink in back prep area on ice machine drain. Observed two alive roaches on shelves above prep table in back prep room. Person in charge killed and removed all roaches observed.
Basic: From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Ambient walk-in cooler 46.8F. Observed ice on pipes leading into condenser unit. Unit fans blowing water into walk-in cooler. Person in charge states technician was present on past Friday. Person in charge called technician during inspection. Technician advised operator to restart unit. Ice defrosted and ambient temperature started to drop. Technician is returning following day to re-evaluate unit.
Basic: From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed 4 dead roaches in back prep area. Immediately showed and discussed with person in charge. Person in charge cleaned and removed all dead roaches observed.
Jul 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in prep area. One under triple sink and one crawling on wall above prep table. Person in charge killed and removed one roach. One roach ran behind triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler::butter (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork 6/30 (51F - Cold Holding); milk (67F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Person in charge move product from walk-in cooler to reach in coolers and walk-in freezer.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed white pesticide powder in tray on bar floor. Discussed with person in charge.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed shell stock tags not in order of month and sale. Discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table soiled and stained with food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in prep area soiled with black/green mold like substance on interior walls.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup used in spices at sushi bar. Person in charge removed cup.
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. Observed walk-in cooler with ambient temperature of 57F. Walk-in cooler fans blowing out water. Person in charge called technicians during inspections.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in kitchen and prep area damaged, cracked.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches throughout prep area, kitchen, and hot water tank area. Observed 1dead roach on bulk rice container lid. Person in charge cleaned started to remove and clean dead roaches.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets, walk-in freezer gaskets, flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open energy drink can in walk-in cooler above establishments food. Discussed with person in charge.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and pepper and spices in bulk food containers not Labeled. Person in charge added label during inspection.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.