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44 SPANISH STREET INN

Health inspection records show 44 SPANISH STREET INN in ST. AUGUSTINE has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

44 Spanish Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Old City
Saint Johns County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880353

  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food employee bare hand contact spices and garnish and sprinkle spices on top of ready to eat plated food as well as garnish plate with bare hands. Immediately discussed with person in charge.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with blue liquid stored on shelf with bread. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed chemical from food storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of current food manager certificate available. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. No proof of food handler for either food employee hired over 60 days present serving food to guests Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742618

  • 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 for food employees. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Operator is selling establishment and is not obtaining certifications Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790115

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with grease.
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sausage patties and bagels and muffins in basket without sneeze guard on self service counter for breakfast.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. Person in charge attempted to renew during inspection. Person in charge showed me payment summary with validation number 248504725 and trace number 31378082 **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mini refrigerator: butter (54F - Cold Holding). Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge state butter has been in refrigerator throughout the three hour breakfast. Person in charge placed in larger refrigerator to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of current food manager training on-site. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 for food employees. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Observed no written plan for breakfast items kept on time control and disposed of after breakfast. Provided blank written procedures to person in charge.

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8467926

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/23. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: License has not been renewed as of this callback. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food handler training available onsite. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: No proof of certified food manager training during this callback. Admin Complaint
  • 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. No proof of food handler training for staff hired more than 60days. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: No state approved training observed. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388398

  • 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 handle of scoop touching bisquick and sugar in bulk containers. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed repaired wall in dry storage not sealed making it absorbent.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/23. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food handler training available onsite. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. No proof of food handler training for staff hired more than 60days. Repeat Violation 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**