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OCEAN SANDS BEACH INN

OCEAN SANDS BEACH INN has 11 health inspections on file for its ST. AUGUSTINE location, with an overall rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 11 reports on file

3465 COASTAL HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13558092

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in both reach in coolers.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plates in customer area not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Milk in reach in cooler in customer area not dated. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12/23/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13557568

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans submitted for complete front counter buffet and kitchen remodel. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: No plan review submitted per plan review at time of 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. Observed no current proof of food handler training for food employees hired over 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: No proof of food handler training for staff that handle food at time of callback. Admin Complaint

10/23/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10903424

Follow-up Inspection Required

8 int, 1 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of Otis Spunkmeyer counter top oven heavily soiled with food debris and grease.
  • 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 gallon of milk in front counter reach in cooler opened from previous morning shift missing date mark.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by dishes. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for warewashing sanitizer. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station in kitchen and at front counter. Person in charge added paper towels to hand washing station in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans submitted for complete front counter buffet and kitchen remodel. 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. Observed no current proof of food handler training for food employees hired over 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer at triple sink. Person in charge has no knowledge of sanitizer. After discussing with person in charge they found chlorine bleach. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station at front counter.

6/16/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10814847

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed total renovation/remodel project for food service area and storage area. Hand washing stations have been moved. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed nothing submitted per plan review. General Manager called operator and they stated they are still working on it. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Observed no plans filed with plan review for remodel food service area. Admin Complaint

4/7/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10769527

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed total renovation/remodel project for food service area and storage area. Hand washing stations have been moved. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed nothing submitted per plan review. General Manager called operator and they stated they are still working on it. **Time Extended**

1/30/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8792081

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 7 int, 1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing station near triple sink. Emailed hand washing sign.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink not set up with sanitizer. Instructed food employees how to set up triple sink with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils and dishes not sanitized after being washed. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge set up triple sink 100ppm chorine and started to sanitize dishes. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food employee wash hands inside triple sink. Discussed with employee about using hand washing station.
  • 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
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by assorted laundry equipment. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed total renovation/remodel project for food service area and storage area. Hand washing stations have been moved. 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. Observed no proof of food handler training for food employees employed more than 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed self served apples on buffet unwrapped. Discussed with person in charge.

8/26/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8822762

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed total renovation/remodel project for food service area and storage area. Hand washing stations have been moved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Needs more time for submitting plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: No plans have been submitted per plan review. Operator stated he will submit this week. 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. Observed no proof of any food handler training for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Needs more time for training **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: No proof of food handler training present for employees who set up breakfast buffet. Admin Complaint

7/8/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8704213

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed total renovation/remodel project for food service area and storage area. Hand washing stations have been moved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Needs more time for submitting plans. **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 no proof of any food handler training for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Needs more time for training **Time Extended**

6/27/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8695788

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 9 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/24
  • 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 from previous day per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. Observed milk in carafe from previous food service not date marked. Person in charge added date marks. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by triple sink blocked by chemicals and laundry.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at food counter missing paper towels
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed total renovation/remodel project for food service area and storage area. Hand washing stations have been moved. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer in establishment for employees to use for reheating and cooling.
  • 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 any food handler training for establishment. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at counter missing soap.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at new food counter missing all water. Warning

10/20/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8474075

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. No proof of food handler training onsite. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: No proof of food handler training onsite during call back Admin Complaint

8/15/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8471573

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 8 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of food stored on floor in pantry.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups on floor in pantry.
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed apples uncovered for grab n go on buffet. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils and waffle batter container being washed in single bowl sink with no way to sanitize. Person in charge set up triple sink in laundry room for sanitation. Person in charge placed dishes in triple sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffle batter (77F - Cold Holding) person in charge voluntarily disposed of. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach in chemical spray bottle stored on counter next too coffee urns and utensils.
  • 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**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle maker soiled with food debris.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station next to triple sink blocked by towels and personal drink containers. Person in charge started removing items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no chemical test strips for chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink with inspector. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station next to triple sink. Person in charge added paper napkins. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 onsite. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station on buffet. Observed no soap at hand washing station near triple sink. Person in charge added bars of soap. Corrected On-Site