ANCIENT CITY BOURBON AND BOARDS/ANCIENT CITY BRUNCH BAR
17 King Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Model Land Historic District
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-17-4:Basic - Observed Waste line at soda gun holster no long enough to reach floor drain.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water in back part of kitchen.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee in kitchen at expo line touch phone and proceed to place gloves on. Immediately discussed with employee and person in charge. Employee washing hands. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 live flying insects at bar surrounding mop head. Person in charge removed mop head from bar to outside. Person in charge started killing flying insects. Observed approximately 2 live flying insects by end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip on floor at bar. Person in charge removed from establishment. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in reach in coolers stained with food debris. Observed milk foaming wand on espresso machine at bar soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line grooved with black streaks.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cook line cooler torn.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line in 91F water. Person in charge turned up burner.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers soiled with food debris.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers being used.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries and bakery items left on display uncovered at coffee bar. Person in charge placed items behind coffee bar away from guest area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect in warehouse washing area. Observed approximately three live flying insects at bar.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed animal fat (56F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Discussed time as a public health control with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained with food debris. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at bar and behind reach in cooler at bar.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles at kitchen entrance.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handles on cook line. Person in charge removed all tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) person in charge remade bucket at Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip at bar. Person in charge removed from food area during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed uncovered ice molds in freezer under condenser unit with frozen evidence that the condenser dripped into ice. Person in charge placed ice in dish pit to be disposed of. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained with food debris.
- 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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 written plan missing food items and specified time frame. Person in charge completely filled out time control paper work during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed front of house food handler certifications missing.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/29/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).