Sparks Que and Brew
218 Reid Ave, Port St Joe, FL 32456 · Permanent Food Service · License 3300821
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Bottles of all purpose cleaner hanging on dry storage shelf by dressings. Manager removed cleaner during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3°F.
Ambient thermometer showing 20°F in upright dry storage area cooler, inspector's thermometer showing 39°F,
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Cutting board on front line in poor condition.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Debris inside utensil and plastic squeeze bottle drawer. Drawers cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Utensils and squeeze bottles. Items sent to dish pit and drawer cleaned.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.