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THE DRUNKEN HORSE

Health inspection records show THE DRUNKEN HORSE in SAINT AUGUSTINE has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

56 Charlotte Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Old City
Saint Johns County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/19/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10915543

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip-top cooler cutting board has a melted spot from a pot.
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handler on hand washing station leaking when on.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 3 plastic take out containers used to portion hot beef stew had melted lids. Discussed cooking stew prior to portioning in plastic containers. Person in charge disposed of lids. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed side entrance, front entrance and rear entrance open without air curtains or screens and live flying insect present in kitchen. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge closed all doors. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) I've flying insect in kitchen
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed beef stew being covered and tightly packed in reach in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by prep table and dirty pans. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp and vegetables soup prepared previous day prep time missing date marks. Person in charge added date marks. Corrected On-Site

10/21/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13504074

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

8/25/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10867928

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Manager needs more time to train employees. **Time Extended**

6/25/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10765260

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 70F water. Person in charge placed on stove to heat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 manager offsite while there are four food employees. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 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. Warning

1/23/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8721029

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee in food prep area. Person in charge removed employee drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed table top oven interior soiled with food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed truffle butter (48F - Cold Holding) above chill line on flip-top cooler for less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in bottoms of reach in cooler 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 opened gallon of milk missing date mark. Opened prior days early afternoon per person in charge. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site

4/25/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8556830

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler and small reach in freezer torn. Observed gaskets on large door reach in cooler torn.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on small reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two small live flying insects in kitchen.
  • 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

11/20/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8343052

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 22 seats while having 63 physical seats. Person in charge has seating change evaluation form with local city authority. Establishment just completed a required upgrade on grease trap and is waiting on city to sign off. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 84 reused snail shells stuffed with food. Shells purchased from supplier to be reused.
  • 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**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station used to wash knife and harmonica. Discussed with employee and they removed utensil and musical instrument from hand washing station. Corrected On-Site