South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra
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150 Pine Lake Dr, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra has recorded 27 inspections with 254 total violations since 2016, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection — nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, the inspection record shows an escalating pattern of serious violations in 2025. On February 27, 2025, inspectors documented seven high-priority violations including management awareness failures, improper chemical storage, consumer advisory violations, inadequate cooking temperatures, food contact surface contamination, and shell stock requirements violations, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. Similar patterns of high-priority violations recurred on February 28, April 29, June 24, and October 28, 2025, with repeated findings for management awareness, chemical storage, and consumer advisory violations. Chemical storage violations and management awareness failures appear across at least 6 of the last 7 inspections. Fire safety violations were documented on February 27 and 28, 2025, for exposed electrical wiring. The most recent inspection on October 29, 2025, resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended
South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections37 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra last inspected?
- South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra?
- The most frequently cited violations at South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra had?
- South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra find?
- South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra ever been shut down?
- No, South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, South Kitchen & Spirits in Ponte Vedra has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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