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THE BLUE HEN CAFE

THE BLUE HEN CAFE in ST AUGUSTINE has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

223 W KING ST UNIT A

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905808

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean food containers stacked with visible moisture in prep area.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 22qt plastic food container cracked.
  • 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 no handle bowl used to scoop potatoes on cook line. Employee replaced bowl with scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line utensils in water 87F. Discussed with employee and they started to heat water up too 135F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date marking labels stuffed too clean stacked food containers
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe near dish machine under spray hose sink. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed first aid kit containing over the counter medications stored above food prep table. Discussed with person in charge and they moved away from food prep. Corrected On-Site
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage/waste water on ground of establishment. Observed waste water leaking on floor near dish machine. Employee is able to contain waste water into floor drain with squeegee during service. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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 two gallons of milk used for grits opened previous morning per cook missing date mark.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line flip-top coolers heavily stained with black streaks.

Inspection Date: 2/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8862483

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed green pressure tank not secured near bag n box.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on main cook line coolers soiled with food debris.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by back door missing soap. Person in charge added soap to hand washing station. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723568

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bags, cellphones, and keys above prep table in prep room. Person in charge moved all employee items away from prep area. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed large single door reach in cooler with torn gasket at start of cook line.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in prep area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced quiche above chill line (50F - Cold Holding) for less than an hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with attached red hose by back door missing vacuum breaker.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sausage gravy in 12 in deep plastic containers cool on counter. Person in charge placed gravy in shallow pans and ice bath. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Obtained one certificate expired 8/4/2024. Discussed with person in charge.

Inspection Date: 5/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8622038

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets torn. Person in charge has work order for replacement gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken**