Bk28843
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
45
Score
Bk28843 has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical St. Johns restaurant, which scores around 69. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid dairy foam (59F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter by ice cream machine at front counter, per manager foam was taken out of walk in cooler less then 20 minutes to make drinks and was not put back, foam put back in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Cut lettuce, cut tomatoes on make line marked to be discarded at 2pm, items taken out of walk in cooler around 9am, employee remarked all items for 1pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed frozen raw hamburger patties to place in broiler with gloved hands then took off gloves and began to handle clean equipment and bags of frozen French fries and mozzarella sticks with bare hands without washing hands between tasks.
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station at drive through used to dump coffee in.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut tomatoes (58F - Cooling after 30 minutes 58F) in stacked, covered, plastic containers in walk in cooler, per manager tomatoes were cut a few hours prior.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At hand wash station at drive through window.
27-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has a build up of food debris.
22-08-4
45
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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 markings. Missing time markings for ham sitting out on make line, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles of both soda machines in establishment.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. 1 employee chewing gum while making sandwiches on make line.
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee conducting food preparation wearing multiple rings and bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of slushy machine at front counter, around nozzles. Underside of warming unit on cook line next to fryers. Inside of cabinets at drink station in dining area.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed tomatoes stored over boxes of pasteurized liquid eggs in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
64
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching trash can with gloved hands then touched hair, ears, and face while adjusting hat, then continued to handle clean equipment and containers without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coffee with creamer (44F - Cold Holding); creamer (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler under front counter, per employee door has been consistently opened for approximately 1 hour, both items moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. Bag of shredded cheddar cheese on make line, per employee bag was taken out of cooler and opened no more than 30 minutes prior, employee placed time on bag. Also employee marked cut tomatoes and cut lettuce on make line with a time that exceeds 4 hours, inspector spoke with employee and employee marked items for only 4 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over boxes of cheese in walk in cooler. Unwashed onions stored over bag of ice cream mix in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
61
Mar 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front of the main cook line in the hot holding unit, chicken fry (111F - Hot Holding) normally held on time as public health control but the timer for the unit was not started. Operator voluntarily discarded the chicken fries. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the front of the main cook line in the hot holding unit, chicken fry (111F - Hot Holding) normally held on time as public health control but the timer for the unit was not started. Operator voluntarily discarded the chicken fries. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda syrup box stored on the floor of the first drive through window, operator relocated the soda syrup box to the correct storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on the end of the main cook line closest to the three compartment sink, leaking water when in use. Employee reconnected the drain hose to prevent further leaking. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf of the first drive through window, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
64
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the storage shelf to the side of the three compartment sink, chemical spray bottle stored hanging from storage shelf over clean utensils. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive through service window, mold like substance on underside of soda dispenser behind the nozzles. Operator wiped and sanitized the backside of the soda nozzles. At the front line hot holding unit over the the fry holding bin, build up of food debris and residue on the tray holding unit. Operator wiped clean the hot holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In the back storage area closest to the first drive through window, clean containers on the shelves with no protection or inverted. Operator inverted the metal containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At time of inspection no covered receptacle available in the Women's restroom. Operator provided a covered receptacle. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In the back storage area closest to the first drive through window, clean containers stacked on shelf while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave on the main kitchen line closest to the chicken breading station has build up of food debris and residue in the interior of the microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open, operator states picked up this morning. Operator sent employee to close the lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, open container of pickles stored on the shelf with no lid, operator covered the pickle container with lid. On main cook line inbetween chicken breading station and the assembly line, bulk flour container stored with no cover or protection. Operator covered the flour with a plastic cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bk28843 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bk28843 on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bk28843?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bk28843.
How does Bk28843 compare to other restaurants in St. Johns?
Bk28843 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Johns average of 69.
Has Bk28843's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bk28843 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bk28843 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bk28843 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bk28843 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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