ST MARYS SEAFOOD & MORE
705 Hortons Trace
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32095
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 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. 8 packages of raw tuna in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside packages and not cut or pierced. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor. Walk in freezer.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor walk in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around blower in walk in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior of storage cooler opposite Hand Wash Sink. Kitchen. Soiled reach in cooler gaskets. Prep line. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler by prep line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of frozen shrimp thawing in kitchen at room temperature. Moved by manager to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 packages of raw tuna in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside packages and not cut or pierced. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. 4 packages of raw tuna in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside packages. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees with several bracelets preparing food in prep area in kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floors under equipment in kitchen, ware washing, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and bar area. Also walls behind equipment on cook line have a build up of debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all cooking equipment on cook line. Exterior of soda machine in server area around nozzles.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers on cook line. Also interior of large ice machine by office has a build up of debris. Repeat Violation
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Grey soapy water around outside mop sink and back door to establishment.
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw oysters and calmiari stored in top section with mushrooms, tomatoes, and pickles stored underneath them in reach in cooler at end of cook line, employee rearranged all items.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut kale on make line held on time control the previous day per employee that has not been discarded until today. 4 packages of raw tuna in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside packages. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-04-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Cut kale on make line held on time control the previous day per employee that has not been discarded until today.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaners and soap stored over paper towels in storage room by bathrooms, chemicals moved. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Several tags from October and November mixed together.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. 9 packages of fully thawed out tuna in walk in cooler.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Throughout kitchen area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler, that is not in use, under grill on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. green beans (49F,55F - Cooling over 6 hours) in stacked, covered, metal line pans in walk in cooler, per employee beans where cooked yesterday and placed in walk in cooler without any additional preparation.
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. green beans (49F,55F - Cooling over 6 hours) in stacked, covered, metal line pans in walk in cooler, per employee beans where cooked yesterday and placed in walk in cooler without any additional preparation.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Open container of cheesecake in standing reach in cooler by end of cook line with a date of 3/26.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 9 packages of fully thawed out tuna in walk in cooler.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. green beans (49F,55F - Cooling over 6 hours) in stacked, covered, metal line pans in walk in cooler, per employee beans where cooked yesterday and placed in walk in cooler without any additional preparation.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping water in hand wash sink at bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Underside of both ice bins of soda machines in server areas.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler under grill on cook line that is not in use.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw crab cakes stored over cooked chicken in reach in cooler on make line, chicken moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (46F,47F - Cold Holding) in top section of reach in cooler on make line next to heat lamp of service window, per employee lid has been open less then 30 minutes, lid closed and ice added to fish. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Container of cut kale under service window on make line, per employee kale has been there less then 1 hour, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored over stacks of napkins in storage room near bathrooms, napkins removed. 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 ware washing area, manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 3 certificates are photocopies.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead lizard in glue trap behind the bulk ice bin.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf in the prep area, clean containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice around the seal of the walk in freezer door.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer on the main cook line closest to the fryers has build up of food debris in the door gaskets. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance spots. Repeat Violation
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Prep sink leaks water on floor from floor drain when water is running.
- 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 closest to the fryers, raw coconut shrimp in open container of open container of ready to eat frozen pretzels. Operator had employee switch the storage levels. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In the salad bar reach in cooler, cut lettuce with small ant like insect alive on cut lettuce. Operator discarded the cut lettuce and had employee stock the salad bar with new cut lettuce. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Behind the bar, soda gun with syrup residue build up on the nozzle. Operator cleaned and sanitized the nozzle. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in warewashing area, operator placed service call. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/25/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At time of inspection ceiling tile over the walkway from the waitstation area in disrepair and falling from the ceiling. Repeat Violation
- 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 jacket stored on shelf over sauce bottles. Operator relocated the employee jacket. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf next to the prep table clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation
- 33-10-4:Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Dumpster in enclosure lid open.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and flip top reach in freezer door gaskets have build up of mold like substance. Sides of the fryers on the main cook line have accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the base of the standup Pepsi cooler on the waitstation line. Operator had employee wipe out the cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On the main kitchen line under the heat lamp, baked potatoes (72F - Cooling) stored cooling over night. Per operator baked potatoes are to be discarded in the morning.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Ant pesticide pellets stored on the floor by the bulk ice bin and rear exterior door.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler on the main cook line, raw ground beef over raw crab cake mixture. Operator relocated the beef to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In the dry storage room closest to the bulk ice bin and office area, 35 rodent droppings observed on the floor under the dry storage shelves, 3 rodent droppings observed on cardboard boxes and cans on the dry storage shelves. Observed 3 rodent droppings at the entry from dry storage to the liquor room. Observed 4 rodent droppings on the middle prep table closest to the back door on the lower shelves. Operator began to sweep and discard the rodent droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On the main kitchen line under the heat lamp, baked potatoes (72F - Cooling) stored cooling over night. Per operator baked potatoes are to be discarded in the morning.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler at the entry to the cook line and cutting board on the steam table station has build up of food residue staining. Can opener on the prep table has food debris above the blade. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).