Southern Vibes

105 Murabella Pkwy #5, St. Augustine, FL 32092

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Southern Vibes five times, with records going back to 2022. Southern Vibes was last inspected on Nov 12, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Southern Vibes on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw scallops stored under raw chicken in reach in cooler in kitchen, items rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (51F - Cold Holding) in small reach in cooler at bar area near hand wash station, per employee milk was just brought from neighboring store and brought over less then 30 minutes ago.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of goo gone and floor cleaner stored with to go cups, to go trays, and napkins under sink at front bar area, bottles moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water at hand wash station at bar is only coming out at a trickle.

27-19-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler on top of the wine cooler, raw shell eggs over bag of shredded cheese. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink blocked by large bag of personal items. Operator removed the bag from the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. At time of inspection one food handling employee certification available. Two food handling employee certifications not present in establishment only available via being shown by phone.

53B-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Can of garbanzo beans stored on the floor next to the dishmachine. Operator relocated the can of garbanzo beans. In the hallway leading to the restrooms beverage cans stored on the floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on clean cutting board on the main cook line. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on the main cook line has old food debris on the top of the microwave.

22-08-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the front line reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat spinach.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the upper reach in cooler, house made marinara from 12/09. Operator discarded the marinara. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-24-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under the three compartment sink chemical spray bottle with no product labeling. At the hand wash sink behind the bar, squeeze bottle of bleach with no labeling. Operator labeled all chemical bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In the middle reach in cooler on the top of the wine cooler, open container of heavy cream opened Tuesday with no date marking. Operator placed a date mark in the open container of heavy cream. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At time of inspection, hand wash sink on the main cook line has wrapped frozen bread thawing in the sink. Operator relocated the bread to the proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the bottom shelf under the front bar counter, red chemical spray bottle with no product label. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection, current license displayed expired on 06/01/2022. Establishment has the 2023 license printed but not displayed. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Vibes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Vibes on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Vibes?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southern Vibes.

How does Southern Vibes compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Southern Vibes most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Southern Vibes' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Southern Vibes have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Southern Vibes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Southern Vibes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Vibes is inspected around two times per year on average.

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