LITTLE MARGIE'S BROKE DA MOUTH GRINDZ
303 A1A BEACH BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 9044712006
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 16 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 behind back shelves in dry storage area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025081672 | Sep 18, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink at Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm); person in charge added additional sanitizer and retested at Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (88F - Hot Holding) and Observed pooled eggs (78F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (77F - Cold Holding) left out on counter since 7am intending to be placed on time but no observed written procedures and time control chart not filled out since April. While discussing with employee they stated they save the food at 11am instead of disposing of food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (78F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (77F - Cold Holding) left out on counter since 7am intending to be placed on time but no observed written procedures and time control chart not filled out since April. While discussing with employee they stated they save the food at 11am instead of disposing of food.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pooled eggs, cooked potatoes, and cooked sausage intending to be kept on time control per person in charge without their chart to track time filled out.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (88F - Hot Holding) left out on counter since 7am intending to be placed on time but no observed written procedures and time control chart not filled out since April. While discussing with employee they stated they save the food at 11am instead of disposing of food.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed food handler employee responsible for cooking and keeping food on time control not have adequate training on proper time control procedures by evidence of incomplete logs and the inability to answer operating procedures.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food manager for establishment.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed time control intending to be used per person in charge without written procedures. Emailed blank copy to person in charge.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food handler missing proof of training.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on refrigerator and flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck too clean food containers
Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Dry wall has been put up in women's rest room but they are not finished yet. This is being time extended for a previous inspection on 12.4.25.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 behind back shelves in dry storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Dry wall has been put up in women's rest room but they are not finished yet. This is being time extended for a previous inspection on 12.4.25.
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. On line in reach in cooler; 4 tuna and 6 mahi completely thawed in sealed bags. In walk in cooler there are 10 mahi with bags cut open. Advised chef the must come out of bags.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing on right side of back door.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach beside shelving on floor an 2 in back corner on floor.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor on cook line is soiled.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On table next to reach in coolers there is tin foil that's ripped.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bowls on line not inverted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In far left cooler there are rags in the bottom of cooler that are wet. Person in charge took rags out and wiped cooler dry.
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom has damage walls. Operator has renovations scheduled for January.
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom has damage walls. Operator has renovations scheduled for January.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting cups near soda machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers on cookline gaskets soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves on cookline soiled with food build up.
Sep 19, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 11 rodent droppings in back dry storage area near window.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw Mahi and cod in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not properly thawed.
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. Fully thawed raw Mahi and cod in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not properly thawed.
Dead rodent present. Observed dead rodent behind reach in cooler in dry storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine wet nesting.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled throughout kitchen.
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer around door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw Mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cookline sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); cut sausage (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen.
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. Employee melody not informed of responsibility's. Emailed operator document.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer around door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open box of raw beef on top shelf in reach in freezer by cook line over lumpia. Operator moved to correct shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in back of kitchen on table with food debris. Also observed a container of lids on bottom shelf on rack by ice machine with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with a chemical substance on bottom shelf in kitchen next to walk in cooler. Operator labeled bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine by back door to kitchen with mold-like substance. Also interior of ice bin in wait station with mold like substance on the interior.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a pan of cooked beef thawing on counter on cook line. Operator placed beef in walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables on top shelf in walk in cooler over ready to eat. Operator moved vegetables.
Jun 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer, bagged raw shrimp stored over pot of sausage gravy, operator moved to top shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On cook line beneath flattop, sanitizer bucket stored above breading for fried food. At coffee/server station, hand sanitizer stored next to jelly packets.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cook line, employee stated he had pulled and prepped soup from a large batch from walk in cooler, to smaller soup container. soup (57F - Cooling); operator moved soup to walk in cooler, ambient temperature increased 3 degrees. soup 1 hour lapse (60F - Cooling).
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on in house and take out menu does not identify poached eggs as being undercooked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area, unlabeled spray bottle identified as bleach by operator was missing label. Operator labeled.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in freezer exterior of door is separating at bottom.
Employee eating while preparing food. Upon arrival observed employee in back prep area eating food, while preparing shrimp. She discarded food.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In Reach in cooler at front beer taps, employee food stored above butter. Operator moved to proper storage area.
Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line, wall and floor behind flat top and two eye burner is soiled. Floor under the fryer has grease buildup.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, a bucket sauerkraut and a bucket of oysters stored on floor.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. In back storage area, grease receptacle left open.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has an ice buildup around door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer/flattop on cook line, grease buildup. Multiple Reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets throughout establishment soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On cook line in reach cooler flip top, cut Avocado with sticker present in pan.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's restroom door, spring closer disconnected.
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator cut melon and strawberries without wearing gloves. Operator took toast out of the toaster with bare hands. Operator put gloves on.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at cook line less than 150 ppm. Operator added more solution. Retested solution at 200.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen shrimp removed from original packaging, stored over ready to eat tequitos in Reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler. Operator moved shrimp. Also at roll top reach-in cooler across from cook line, raw fish stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, bowl of individual butters temped at 71F. Operator put butter in walk-in freezer. Re temped at 32F. At front counter reach-in cooler, milk (45F - Cold Holding) Operator stated cooler had been opened numerous times during breakfast rush. Operator put milk in walk-in cooler. Re temped at 35F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At wait station reach-in cooler, milk not date marked. Operator stated milk had been opened 2 days ago. Date mark added.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, wet cloth stored in soap solution. Operator discarded soap solution in hand washing sink on cook
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added outside storage area for alcohol across from restrooms. Storage area not included in current plans.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid stored on bottom shelf next to walk-in cooler. Operator labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing device on men's restroom door.
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. In walk-in cooler. Operator poked holes in bags.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink sink at front counter.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Operator prepped unwashed strawberries.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter, wet cloth stored in soap solution. Operator discarded soap solution in hand washing sink on cook line.
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