DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SAINT AUGUSTINE SEAFOOD COMPANY

Saint George Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Model Land Historic District
Saint Johns County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10849070

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30:
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed satellite bar onsite used during concerts missing on plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10697757

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin/chute. Observed interior of soda fountain drink machine ice chute soiled with black/green mold like substance.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding in kitchen
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on double door reach in cooler torn.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under AC unit on cook line. Warning
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed bag n box and plastic water bottles stored outside on uncovered chemical storage shelves. Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door near ice machine and side door near cook line left open while live flying insects presents. Side door near cook line not tight fitting and light is able to be seen around door. Observed lobby side door missing air curtain and opened while live flying insects present in kitchen, there is no door separating kitchen from front counter. Person in charge closed side door while air curtain is being repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle/equipment. Observed AC unit leaking water on floor. Observed drain pipe for AC unit draining water onto floor too far from drain causing standing water. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 live flying insects in kitchen landing on prep tables. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 13 rodent droppings on floor of back kitchen behind flip-top cooler and canned storage rack, other side of wall near hand washing station next to ice machine. Kitchen is shared with DBPR license 6502073 Dba: ST AUGUSTINE SEAFOOD COMPANY (TABERNA DEL CABALLO) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler on cook line: corvina (54F - Cold Holding); mahi (49F - Cold Holding); egg wash (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature of cooler 70F. Person in charge moved most stock to walk-in cooler too cool. Working product had ice bags placed on it and placed on four hour time control. Person in charge put in work order for unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards heavily stained with black streaks. Person in charge asked employees to soak boards. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed satellite bar onsite used during concerts missing on plans. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8778843

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed light in double door reach in cooler making contact with fan blades. Person in charge has work order for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 1QT clam juice cans heavily dented with bulging tops. Observed one 98FLoz can of coconut milk dented on top seam.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station on cook line missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8645388

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both male and female bathroom doors not self closing and tight fitting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on expo reach in cooler torn.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris and single service articles throughout the kitchen and prep kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three plastic jugs of cooking oil on ground in prep kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets in kitchen on flip-top cooler, and walk-in cooler soiled with either black/green mold like substance or food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to food containers coming out of dish machine. Discussed with person in charge and they started removing labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar soiled with white and black mold like substance.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed bar hand washing station missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed bar hand washing station missing soap. Person in charge added soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525949

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377530

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris (shrimp, onion peels, chicken finger, french fry) through kitchen floors.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef on floor of outside walk-in cooler. Observed bag n box drink mix on floor next to walk-in cooler.
  • 01C-11-4:Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Observed food container with raw shucked oysters in fry flip-top cooler missing label or lid. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service cups in office stored on floor.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in prep kitchen area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed expo flip-top cooler: cut melons (50F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Food in less than 1hr per person in charge. Person in charge lowered thermostat and placed bags of ice on products. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags missing last sold date. Date on oyster tags is received date per person in charge. Discussed with person in charge and provided oyster handout. Repeat Violation
  • 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** Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by ice machine has no working hot water handle. Cold water handle reaches 79F. Person in charge placed work order with maintenance for hand washing station. **Corrective Action Taken**