STARLING AT NOCATEE INDEPENDENT LIVING
885 CROSSWATER PKWY, Ponte Vedra FL 32081 · 904-834-4411
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 18 dead roaches in sticky traps under make line across from cook line in kitchen. Approximately 12 dead roaches in sticky traps in mop sink closet next to kitchen. All traps disposed of.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024065624 | Aug 20, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | $600 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler, 9 each salmon in reduced oxygen packaging with print to remove from packaging when frozen, not removed from packaging.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At prep area, 2 carts stored in front of handwash sink. Operator moved carts.
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. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, 9 each salmon in reduced oxygen packaging with print to remove from packaging when frozen, not removed from packaging.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At prep area, scoops in multiple bulk storage containers have handles touching food. Operator moved all scoops.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, interior of microwave has encrusted splatter debris.
Open dumpster lid. All lids open on dumpsters.
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open containers of sliced turkey, roast beef, cut tomatoes, and cream in reach in coolers on cook line without any date markings, per chef all items opened Friday, dates wrote on containers during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from hand wash station by office in kitchen and at hand wash station near cooking equipment in prep area, both refilled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of ice machine by office has a build up of mold like substance spots
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine in kitchen, buckets inverted.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Packages of raw ground beef stored on sheet pan on floor in walk in cooler. Boxes of various food items stored on sheet pans on floor in walk in freezer. All items moved.
Sep 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual butters (48F - Cold Holding); cream (47F - Cold Holding) in standing 4 door reach in cooler at end of cook line, per manager doors have been consistently open for several hours for breakfast service.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing from hose side of splitter at mop sink in mop closet.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 expired
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on cook line, oil moved. Cases of water in storage area by bar and buffet area in dining room, water in buffet area moved.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled blue container next to large ice machine in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large ice machine in kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries over multiple containers of washed produce in walk in cooler
Oct 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 2 containers of tuna salad dated 10/14 in reach in cooler on make line in kitchen. 2 containers of Almandine sauce dated 9/11 in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (45F - Cold Holding); individual butter balls (44F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler at end of make line, per manager doors have been consistently open and items taken in and out of cooler for several hours.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of heavy cream at bar area, per manager crew, was opened Friday, container dated
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing written procedures for individual butter pats left to sit out during service in wait station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White spray bottle with liquid at bar area inside cabinets.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in middle of kitchen. Interior of ice bin at server area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in sticky trap under cabinet at server area. 1 dead roach in cabinet at bar area. All traps discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around exterior of large ice machine in middle of kitchen. Underside of juice dispensers at server area, around nozzles. Racks in walk in cooler.
Aug 21, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. 3 bags of fully thawed out raw fish in vacuum packaging, packaged on site, in walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under racks and large ice machine near cook line in kitchen. Approximately 3 live roaches in stick traps under make line across from cook line in kitchen. 1 live roach inside sticky trap in mop sink closet next to kitchen. 1 live roach under rack in ware washing area. Operator began to kill roaches during inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 bags of fully thawed out raw fish in vacuum packaging, packaged on site, in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler at end of make line, per operator door has been consistently open for less then 1 hour.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner stored with sleeves of to go cups in cabinet at pizza bar area, bottle removed
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash station in ware washing area
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 18 dead roaches in sticky traps under make line across from cook line in kitchen. Approximately 12 dead roaches in sticky traps in mop sink closet next to kitchen. All traps disposed of.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on both cook and make line in kitchen, employees began to clean during inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed box of head of lettuce stored over bags of shredded cheese in walk in cooler.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Package of roasted peppers opened from can on 1/12 in walk in cooler. Package of crab meat opened from can on 1/5 in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of sanitizer stored with salt and pepper shakers in cabinet at bar area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of half and half at bar area, per manager it was opened on Saturday.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station in prep area in kitchen blocked by rack, rack moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in kitchen next to large ice machine, manager corrected during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in kitchen in prep area. At hand wash station in kitchen by large ice machine. At hand wash station in women's bathroom. Employees began to replace soap during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Intro large ice machine in kitchen. Interior of ice bin at wait station in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes in walk in freezer stored on sheet pans on floor in walk in freezer.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. At time of inspection establishment is vacuum packaging lobster raviolis and raw meats with no approved HACPP plan. Inspector provided HACCP Template.
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer on the main cook line, raw frozen chicken tenders over frozen ready to eat French fries. Operator had employee relocate the chicken tenders.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler raw brined chicken stored over unwashed onions. Operator had employee relocate the onions from under the chicken.
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards with food residue staining.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by push cart of utensils. Operator relocated the push cart.
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. At time of inspection establishment is vacuum packaging lobster raviolis and raw meats with no approved HACPP plan. Inspector provided HACCP Template.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored on top of the bulk ice bin not inverted or covered for protection. Operator inverted the ice buckets. In the warewashing area clean plastic containers on the storage shelf not 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. On the main cook line fully thawed packages of fish in sealed vacuum packaged bags.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cart with utensils on the prep table.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, multiple containers stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple door gaskets with mold like substance build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Container of single service containers stored on the floor of the front cook line. Operator relocated the single service containers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line has standing water at the base of the cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour on the main cook line missing product labeling.
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