SAINT AUGUSTINE, St. Johns County

MOLASSES JUNCTION GENERAL STORE

6300 CO RD 214, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Apr 30, 2026
City
SAINT AUGUSTINE
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 24549538

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on faucet under triple sink before black hose connection.

22-02-4

Detail 24549539

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24549537

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled with a black mold milk substance and hard water build up. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 24549541

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing Over prep table across from triple sink.

23-03-4

Detail 24549540

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in freezer.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 24222241

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed egg salad (46F - Cold Holding); gravy (45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per employee, all products in same unit overnight. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24222246

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed egg salad (46F - Cold Holding); gravy (45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per employee, all products in same unit overnight. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24222244

Intermediate - 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. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24222243

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris.

36-73-4

Detail 24222245

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has grease build up.

08B-38-4

Detail 24222240

Basic - Food stored on floor. Peanuts stored on the floor in walk in freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 24222242

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105.

05-09-4

Detail 24222239

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 23796843

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One fly in dry goods area.

22-20-5

Detail 23796842

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23796845

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

36-03-4

Detail 23796841

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose cove molding . Dry goods.

36-24-5

Detail 23796844

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by dry goods. Repeat Violation

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 23417127

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of baked beans in small storage room connected to kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 23417125

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes(74F - Cold Holding) bag in standing water in pot on stove in kitchen, per employee bag has been thawing out for less than 2 hours, stove turned on to reheat potatoes. raw shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding) sitting out on stove top in kitchen, per employees eggs where taken out of cooler less then 1 hour ago, eggs placed back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23417123

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of keg cooler at bar.

22-20-5

Detail 23417124

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of large ice machine in storage area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23417126

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water in general store area. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23417128

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23417130

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large ice machine in storage area.

25-06-4

Detail 23417129

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in small storage area connected to kitchen, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23417122

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mashed potatoes(74F - Cold Holding) bag in standing water in pot on stove in kitchen, per employee bag has been thawing out for less than 2 hours, stove turned on to reheat potatoes. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

27-02-4

Detail 22771919

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No one is able to find a copy of any well water report.

22-20-5

Detail 22771916

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of large ice machine in food storage area connected to kitchen.

35A-03-4

Detail 22771918

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach against far wall in grocery store area, employee cleaned up Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22771917

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot water handle to hand wash station in kitchen does not work, and per employee they are getting it replaced. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22771915

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in dry storage area attached to kitchen, onions moved. Case of water in back storage area connected to dining area. Multiple cases of drinks in walk in cooler in grocery area.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53B-14-5

Detail 22303296

Intermediate - 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. Two expired SafeStaff food handler training certificates at time of inspection.

41-17-4

Detail 22303297

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle on the side of the mop sink with not visibly labeled. Operator relabeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22303293

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One carbon dioxide tank stored at the entrance to the dry storage area not secured.

35A-03-4

Detail 22303294

Basic - Dead insect on premises. On the floor in front of the walk in freezer, two dead crickets. Operator swept and discarded the dead crickets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22303295

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of dust on the hood filters over the main cook line.

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 21782101

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the standup reach in freezer in the storage area, bag of raw chicken tenders stored over bag of fried pickles. Operator rearranged the reach in freezer storage levels. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21782104

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 standup reach in cooler, open container of milk from the previous day with no product date marking. Operator labeled the milk. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21782102

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the prep table closest to the fryers has old food debris in the blade. Operator removed the can opener to the three compartment sink to be cleaned. Reach in freezer door gaskets have accumulation of mold like substance spots. Operator began to clean and sanitize the door gaskets. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21782098

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink in the back storage area opposite the standup reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21782097

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle hanging in the side of the mop sink with no product labeling. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21782105

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer door handles have accumulation of soiled food residue. Operator began to clean the walk in freezer door handles.

35A-03-4

Detail 21782100

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on the floor in the dry storage area. One dead roach observed to the side of the bulk ice bin. Operator swept and discarded all dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21782099

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on top of deli slicer. Operator relocated the employee jacket. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21782106

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Parking lot dumpster lid open.

35B-05-4

Detail 21782103

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Hole in the wall behind the bulk ice bin plugged with cloth towels. Repeat Violation

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 21372521

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection current license expired 06/01/2022. Operator was able to renew license during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21372518

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In the storage area between the bar and kitchen area, reach in freezer door gaskets have build up of mold like substance. Operator had employee clean the freezer door gaskets. In the main lobby area at the self serve soda dispenser, mold like substance observed on the coke dispenser nozzle. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda nozzle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21372519

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the entrance to the dry storage room from the main kitchen area, one carbon dioxide tank not properly secured. Employee attached chain to the carbon dioxide tank to secure with the other tanks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 21372516

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At time of inspection, observed 6 dead roaches, one in the dry storage area by the doorway to the main kitchen area, one dead roach on the left of the bulk ice bin and three on the right of the bulk ice bin, one dead roach observed behind the mens restroom toilet. Operator swept and disposed of all dead roaches. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21372517

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the storage room between the bar and kitchen area, container of fryer oil stored on the floor. Operator relocated the fryer oil to the proper storage location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-05-4

Detail 21372515

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed hole in wall behind the bulk ice dispenser in the storage hallway leading to the bar area.

42-01-4

Detail 21372520

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the dry storage chemical closet, wet mop stored with mop head in the mop bucket, operator relocated the wet mop to the proper storage location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-02-6

Detail 20986939

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in between bar and kitchen area, raw pork sealed in ziplock bag stored over ready to eat vegetable medley in commercial packaging. Operator relocated vegetable medley to proper storage shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-14-4

Detail 20986942

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In reach in cooler between bar and main kitchen area, one cracked shell egg in the bottom carton of stacked eggs. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 20986936

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked sausages cooling on prep table next to microwave, sealed in plastic container with lid on. Operator removed lid and placed lid over product at an angle to loosely cover. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20986947

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler behind the bar, bottom shelf has accumulation of food residue.

03F-10-5

Detail 20986938

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for food held on time as public health control in grab and go hot box in lobby. Inspector provided time as public health control written plan. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20986941

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage room across from kitchen, carbon dioxide tank stored without being secured.

12B-07-4

Detail 20986940

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage, stored on clean prep board for reach in cooler in main kitchen area. Operator relocated beverage to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20986935

Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area to the side of the kitchen, cans of sausage gravy and bags of tortilla chips on floor. Operator relocated to proper storage shelves. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20986943

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of dust on hood filters over fryers. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20986945

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In reach in cooler off the side of the bar and kitchen area, barbecue pork in a container with label from 03/28, operator states product was prepared on 4/4 and old label was not removed. Operator removed the sticker from product and correctly date marked the pork. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20986937

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage room to the side of main dining room, single service cups and hinged containers stored on floor. Operator relocated to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20986946

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Soup on prep table closest to the grill area by microwave, thawing at ambient room temperature inside plastic container. Sausage tubes thawing on side of three compartment sink washboard at ambient room temperature. Operator began preparation on both items, soup was placed in pot to cook and sausage moved to slicer to be prepared. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20986944

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside of mop bucket in dry storage closet across from kitchen. Operator moved the mop to allow proper drying. Corrected On-Site

Sep 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 20502460

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw shell eggs over ready to eat pickles in make table. Moved By manger Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 20502464

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked egg with intact eggs in tray in : make table.

03A-02-5

Detail 20502465

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BLT sandwich at frontline at 70°. Made 1 hour before. Placed on Time Temperature Controlled for Safety.

31A-11-4

Detail 20502461

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in frontline Hand wash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 20502458

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans. Pulled pork. Slaw made Saturday not date marked. Marked by manger.

35A-03-4

Detail 20502462

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One large dead roach by hallway.

36-73-4

Detail 20502463

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under cookline.

22-08-4

Detail 20502459

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen microwave.

23-03-4

Detail 20502457

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Dusty hood. Kitchen.