PSJ CELLAR
3780 CURTIS BLVD, Port St John FL 32927
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Gave operator document. Operator posted in office
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken tenders stored above cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not available for Chlorine nor Quat
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Container of raw chicken stored in walk in freezer. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above fully cooked wings in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw whole muscle intact beef stored below raw beef burger patties in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna and raw salmon stored in cooler drawer under grill fully thawed in package.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled "bleach".
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. Raw tuna and raw salmon stored in cooler drawer under grill fully thawed in package. Operator discarded
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White and brown cutting boards in kitchen, and salad station make table cutting board
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by steam well
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked shrimp stored in walk in cooler dated 3/10, today's date 10/15. Operator discarded
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked shrimp stored in walk in cooler dated 3/10, today's date 10/15.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in butter at 88F by kitchen oven for 1.5 hours. Operator placed it on ice and in the freezer. New reading 41F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils stored uninverted in buckets on dry rack. Also Coffee filters in server area. Operator corrected them
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored above boxes of oil in back kitchen. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dry rack. Operator placed them to dry
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator picked up
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white powder not labeled. Operator labeled "flour". Another container with clear substance on cook line. Operator labeled "water".
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near triple sink sani bucket stored inside. Operator removed.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler floor concrete not easily cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda bibs stored on sheet pans in kitchen. Operator removed to cart.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In walk in cooler concrete flooring not easily cleanable.
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Gave operator document. Operator posted in office
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Wrong test strips used for dish machine quad instead of chlorine.
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. Employee Greg handling food no proof of training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop food items. Operator discarded.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. April 1, 2023 displayed. Operator printed and posted by office.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups above soda machine wet nesting.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In walk in cooler concrete flooring not easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed cases from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Soda machine at entry of kitchen behind wall soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on cooler behind bar area.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Opened on 3/5/24 garbanzo beans and prepared on site hummus from same beans, discarded see stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approx 1 6 can of garbanzo cans opened on 3-5-24, today 3/18/24
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pie plate used as scoop in bulk flour, removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board deep cut marks
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. F,poring thru the kitchen/ dish washing and prep areas with cracks in solid flooring, need filled / sealed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Santi bucket stored on floor at grill station and a santi bucket stored over food and behind cleaned utensils on cart at salad station, both corrected
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle in cooks line with water needs labeled
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bucket of cooking utensil not handles inverted,
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. Packaging state# to removed before thawing, 2-8oz raw salmon and 4-4oz raw tuna completely thawed in ROP packaging, see stop sale
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad station make table cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken door gasket make table cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on the cooks line make table
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans 2500g each peeled tomatoes
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. Dish Washing Machine at 0 ppm chlorine, ran 2 cycles and primed both times, strength of chlorine did not increase. 3 compartment sink on site reading at 400 ppm quat to be used until repairs completed.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2-8oz raw salmon 4-4oz raw tuna, Inproper thawing of ROP.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips chlorine for Dish Washing Machine, 2 for quat on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at mop sink with yellowish liquid not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector of the ice bin ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bucket of cooking utensil not handles inverted,
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. Packaging state# to removed before thawing, 2-8oz raw salmon and 4-4oz raw tuna completely thawed in ROP packaging, see stop sale
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad station make table cutting board.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken door gasket make table cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on the cooks line make table
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.