44 SPANISH STREET BED AND BREAKFAST
44 SPANISH ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 9047891491
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024005205 | Aug 9, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 | $640 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar. Person in charge removed.
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of current food manager certificate available.
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 for either food employee hired over 60 days present serving food to guests
Oct 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food employee bare hand contact spices and garnish and sprinkle spices on top of ready to eat plated food as well as garnish plate with bare hands. Immediately discussed with person in charge.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with blue liquid stored on shelf with bread. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed chemical from food storage.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of current food manager certificate available.
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 for either food employee hired over 60 days present serving food to guests
Feb 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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. Observed no proof of food handler training for food employees.
Dec 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sausage patties and bagels and muffins in basket without sneeze guard on self service counter for breakfast.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. Person in charge attempted to renew during inspection. Person in charge showed me payment summary with validation number 248504725 and trace number 31378082
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mini refrigerator: butter (54F - Cold Holding). Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge state butter has been in refrigerator throughout the three hour breakfast. Person in charge placed in larger refrigerator to cool.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of current food manager training on-site.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for breakfast items kept on time control and disposed of after breakfast. Provided blank written procedures to person in charge.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with grease.
Oct 9, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/23.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food handler training available onsite.
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 for staff hired more than 60days.
Aug 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/23.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food handler training available onsite.
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 for staff hired more than 60days.
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.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching bisquick and sugar in bulk containers. Discussed with person in charge.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed repaired wall in dry storage not sealed making it absorbent.
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.