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GOURMET GARDEN

GOURMET GARDEN has 7 health inspections on file for its ST AUGUSTINE location, with an overall rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 8 months ago · 7 reports on file

17 Cuna Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Old City
Saint Johns County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

7/1/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10869237

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

6/27/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10711591

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 basic

  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed main kitchen exterior door not self closing. Discussed options to person in charge.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 small flying insects Warning

11/1/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8760446

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed main entrance to kitchen not self closing. Repeat Violation
  • 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 half n half opened Sunday not date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
  • 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 lamb stock made last Friday not date marked. Person in charge added date mark.

6/7/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8538435

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of water on floor Observed one bag of unwashed onions on floor. Person in charge placed on shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves soiled with old food.

5/29/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8538609

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

10/28/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8538215

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Main kitchen door not self closing and no screen door present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: Operator needs more time to correct. **Time Extended**
  • 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 person in charge missing food handler certificate Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: Operator needs more time to get training **Time Extended**

10/27/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8368683

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 5 int, 2 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed no cove molding and holes in wall near floor under triple sink. Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Main kitchen door not self closing and no screen door present. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor left of reach in cooler. Observed approximately 7 rodent droppings on floor left reach in freezer. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on floor under triple sink. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on window sill behind stoves. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on floor in between flip-top cooler and stove. Observed 1 rodent dropping on prep table next to air fryer. Warning
  • 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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food prep table next to fryer soiled from rodent droppings. 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 person in charge missing food handler certificate 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**
  • 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. Cooked chicken in flip-top cooler made couple day prior per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site