17 KING
17 KING ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 386-222-9668
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015037238 | Aug 12, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | $300 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice bucket/shovel not upside down between uses. Person in charge inverted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on small reach in cooler are soiled.
May 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip on floor at bar. Person in charge removed from establishment.
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.
Observed Waste line at soda gun holster no long enough to reach floor drain.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water in back part of kitchen.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained with food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line grooved with black streaks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cook line cooler torn.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers being used.
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip at bar. Person in charge removed from food area during inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained with food debris.
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.
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.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at bar and behind reach in cooler at bar.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles at kitchen entrance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handles on cook line. Person in charge removed all tongs.
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)
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
Jul 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. At time of inspection person in charge unable to provide employee food handler training certificates.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.