DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

OLD CITY HOUSE INN&RESTARUANT

115 Cordova Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Model Land Historic District
Saint Johns County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10732375

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and small reach in cooler on cook line torn.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line oven door handles.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris. Observed interior of refrigerator shelves soiled with food debris.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
  • 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 only one total hand washing station inside kitchen. Attempted to look up plans go verify hand washing station and could not find plans on file. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791504

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to fix top of deep freezer.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler, reach in freezer torn.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor near prep table.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside deep freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and deep freezer soiled with food debris.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food employee rinse coffee carafe in hand washing station. Discussed with employee.

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8462150

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank next to ice machine at back door unsecured. Repeat Violation
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining plate storage shelves. In dish washing area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above ready to eat cooked shrimp in reach in cooler. Person in charge placed tuna below ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic cloves in oil (72F - Cold Holding) left on prep table over night per person in charge. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic cloves in oil (72F - Cold Holding) left on prep table over night per person in charge. See stop sale.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two chemical spray bottles filled with sanitizer hanging in side of clean plate storage racks. Person in charge moved spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda fountain gun at bar soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand washing station to fill up water container. Discussed with employee.

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8461919

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390119

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank near back door unsecured. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soon in 81F water. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made fresh garlic oil sauce stored in walk-in cooler with date mark of 6/12. See stop sale.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed mosquito fogged stored on top of ice machine. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed fogged from top of ice machine. 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 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
  • 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 training for food employee hired more than 60 days. Person in charge has books and scheduled training. **Corrective Action Taken** 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** Repeat Violation
  • 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 house made fresh garlic oil sauce stored in walk-in cooler with date mark of 6/12. See stop sale.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle with off yellow liquid missing common name label. Person in charge added bleach label to bottle. Corrected On-Site