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CAFE ALCAZAR

Health inspection records show CAFE ALCAZAR in SAINT AUGUSTINE has 9 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

25 GRANADA STREET, SAINT AUGUSTINE 32084

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13649339

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager Kevin funks manager certificate is expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time extended. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some people do not have certificates hired over 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time extended. **Time Extended**

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13561862

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Red drum thawed in bag. Back says to remove from bag before thawing.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Server sink does not work. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen; unsealed floor on cook line.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen; flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over whipped cream. Person in charge rearranged and placed bacon on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Red drum thawed inside sealed bag.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Small make table in kitchen; ham, pork, tomatoes, chicken salad, cheese 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Tall reach in cooler on line; chicken salad, pork, steak, feta cheese 46F; ( - Cold Holding) All in coolers overnight. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; cheese 71F Small make table in kitchen; ham, pork, tomatoes, chicken salad, cheese 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Tall reach in cooler on line; chicken salad, pork, steak, feta cheese 46F; ( - Cold Holding) All in coolers overnight. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5: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. Milk in several coolers not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager Kevin funks manager certificate is expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Champagne bucket in server hand washing sink.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some people do not have certificates hired over 60 days. Warning

10/29/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13561612

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/28/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10880405

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed fresh unsealed wood used to repair ceiling in back kitchen.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind equipment in back kitchen are soiled with food debris.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1lb 12oz can of sweet red peppers dented on seam with rust around the sides.
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed brown fowl smelling sewage/waste water on ground under exhaust vent for plumbing, near hot water tank. Person in charge stated pipes were cleaned over the weekend due to sewage backing up. Employees and guest are not walking through area where observed sewage/waste water is on ground. Person in charge had employee clean and sanitize floor. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large two door reach in cooler: 5 bags of deli meats (54-61F - Cold Holding); 12 packages of assorted sliced soft cheeses (55-60F - Cold Holding); house made dressings (57F - Cold Holding) - Cooler was turned off to defrost for approximately two hours per person in charge. Person in charge moved all food products to working reach in cooler. large single door reach in cooler: cooked chicken breast (55F - Cold Holding); house made dressing (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); deli meat kits (55F - Cold Holding); roast beef (57F - Cold Holding); product stocked approximately 11am per person in charge. All products moved to bottom portion of flip-top cooler too cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kevin Funk ServSafe expired 1/6/25
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opening attached to food prep table is soiled with food debris on blade. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager present while five food handlers present and working with food.

1/27/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8829201

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler with burn marks.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands under ware washing spray hose. Discussed with employee and they rehashed in hand washing station.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris Repeat Violation

7/15/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8725926

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed six packages of fish not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before being completely thawed. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave door soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in foam cup inside glass door reach in cooler on top self. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one cracked raw shell egg in bottom of glass door reach in cooler.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed six packages of fish not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before being completely thawed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (60F - Cold Holding) stacked above cooling line in reach in cooler for less than an hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed sliced cheese below in colder section to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-03-5: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. Observed sliced deli meat in ziplock bags not date marked when opened. Person in charge added date mark from Thursday. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris. Observed can opener blade in prep area soiled with black/green/white mold like substance

1/24/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8461996

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 white fish thawed completely and not removed from its reduced oxygen environment. See stop sale.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled with food debris.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 7 white fish thawed completely and not removed from its reduced oxygen environment. See stop sale.

10/2/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8461662

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/2/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8347513

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black/green mold like substance inside interior of ice machine on walls and deflector plate. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cup with handle used as scoop for frozen berries left inside berries. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor in food prep are not sealed. Repeat Violation
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula with chips and tears on storage rack. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop submerged in water in mop bucket in prep area.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork bacon in same container as raw chicken. Both products were in ziplock bags. No visible contamination observed. Person in charge removed pork from same container as chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at wait station at 500+ppm. Person in charge added more water and retested at 400ppm. Manufacture recommendations per label indicate a desired range of 200-400ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5: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. Observed milk gallon missing date mark. Opened two days prior to inspection per person in charge. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer in prep area soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training onsite for staff hired over 60 days. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation