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ST AUGUSTINE HOTEL & SUITES

ST AUGUSTINE HOTEL & SUITES located in SAINT AUGUSTINE has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

475 Commerce Lake Drive
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32095
Saint Johns County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13456647

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455379

  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers salmon undercooked, but does not have any proof of parasite destruction available. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Operator emailed and called representative for US Foods, but did not hear a response. They called today and representative from US Foods stated they will contact them as soon as possible. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10959830

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line. Along wall on other side of make line in corner of kitchen. Under equipment at bar area.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered, not in use, coffee filters sitting out in server area in kitchen. Multiple boxes of single use items in storage area attached to dining area on floor.
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Package of sliced provolone cheese in small reach in cooler on cook line.
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers salmon undercooked, but does not have any proof of parasite destruction available. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For all buffet items, manager filled out written procedures during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station in server area, furthest from kitchen. At hand wash station in ware washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash station in ware washing area. At both hand wash stations in server area in kitchen.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid in server area.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Shut off at hand wash station in server area, furthest from kitchen area.

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10805978

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10706100

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at kitchen by walk in cooler.
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops on top of dusty ice machine. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of microwave. Kitchen.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer gasket torn at base of door.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Breads at buffet line not under sneeze guard protection. Moved by manager. Unprotected Apples at buffet line. In basketball on top of shelf. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Tiny insects in soda nozzle at bar. Person In Charge had equipment cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked Hand Wash Sink by wait-station. Cleared by manger. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Certified Food Manager Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonium test strips available. Repeat Violation
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
  • 03F-10-5: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 Time Temperature Controlled for Safety items at buffet line. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser not functioning.
  • 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. No proof of training for some employees.
  • 08B-03-4:Intermediate - Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. No tongs for bread items at buffet line. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No Hot water at wait-station Hand Wash Sink. Supply to Faucet turned off.

Inspection Date: 10/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786365

  • 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. 11 packages of vacuum package raw salmon fully thawed out inside packages.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line. Under equipment at bar area.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed pepper, cucumbers, and tomatoes stored over multiple bottles of dressing in walk in cooler.
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 ants on prep table in kitchen by walk in cooler door.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 11 packages of vacuum package raw salmon fully thawed out inside packages.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on table by cook line in kitchen.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager not able to locate any test strips
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager not able to locate any measuring device.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures not completely filled out, procedures filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station in server area. At hand wash station on cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-03-4:Intermediate - Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. Missing utensils for all bread items at buffet, tongs provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash station in server area.

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482648

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station in server area, sign does not tell employees to wash hands.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Apples on buffet line for customer self service are not wrapped.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual butters (72F - Cold Holding) sitting out on buffet area, per manager they do not discarded them at the end of the buffet, manager placed butter on time control and will discarded after breakfast buffet. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In server area, blocked by warming rack, rack moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station in server station. Also no paper towels at hand wash station on cook line, manager provided paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid in server area on table. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385106

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door has build up of ice around the door seal.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up of mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer on the main cook line opened bag of raw frozen chicken over open bag of frozen ready to eat fries. Operator switched the storage levels of the reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink dispenser nozzles in the waitstation area have build up of residue. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of windex at the bar area with no legible product labeling. Operator relabeled the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site