AUNT KATE'S
612 EUCLID AVENUE, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-829-1105
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) live flying insects at the bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018048448 | Sep 7, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler #2; fish dip 44F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler #2; fish dip 44F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At bar; Cream not dated. Person in charge dated.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment could not find test strips. Person in charge replaced.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna and grouper completely thawed in bags. Bag clearly states fish should remain frozen, the removed from bag and thawed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone under microwave. Person in charge removed phones.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler #1 are torn. Gaskets on drawers #2 are torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in between groves on kitchen floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawers in cooler are soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler #1.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) live flying insects at the bar.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed brown gravy in walk-in freezer in deep container still 88F Cooling with 5 mins left before two hours pass. Person in charge rapidly reheated product to 165F and restarted cooling in more shallow containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Person in charge had can opener blade washed in triple sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container without handles sitting in pico. Person in charge removed bowls.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in bar area near cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and holding water at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed gasket and sides of door of glass door reach in cooler at indoor bar soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster at indoor bar missing drain line.
Jun 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes ran through dish machine while dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink at 200ppm quat.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately three live flying insects at bar.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed two white and yellow pesticide emitting strips at bar. Discussed with person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed expo flip-top cooler: taco slaw (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); bottom section: cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) person in charge called maintenance for cooler and placed working food on emergency time control.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed vegetables (125F - Hot Holding)on cook line for less than 10 mins per person in charge. Person in charge had them placed back on heat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained with food debris and black streaks.
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. Observed two certificates expired April 2025 and one expired in 2023.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven and microwaves handles soiled with food debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris in kitchen. Observed floors in fish prep room soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in expo reach in cooler.
Jul 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed walk-in cooler: cooked pasta 7/7 date (46F - Cooling); veggie beef stock 7/7 date (49-50F - Cooling) see stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in kitchen near dish area. Observed two live flying insects inside outside kitchen where fish is processed. Observed three live flying insects at bar area.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed white and yellow pesticide emitting strips in kitchen and bar area. Person in charge removed from food area during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seared tuna above chill line (47F - Cold Holding) for less than 30 mins per person in charge. Person in charge placed in freezer. Observed pork ribs (45F - Cold Holding); cut green tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) left on shelf in walk-in cooler that's behind condenser unit. Area is also where they cool stock soups. Person in charge placed all products in walk-in freezer to reach 41 and below by end of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. walk-in cooler: cooked pasta 7/7 date (46F - Cooling); veggie beef stock 7/7 date (49-50F - Cooling)
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 some front of house staff missing food handler certifications.
Floors, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ceilings on cook line above food coolers and above ware washing soiled with black/green mold like substance and dust. Observed floors in dry storage area soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on cook line coolers and fry coolers soiled with food debris. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed multiple cook line coolers and fry station coolers' interior shelving soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards and lights in walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed both walk-in cooler with shelves rusted.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac n cheese (117F - Hot Holding) person in charge stated they just added fresh cream. Person in charge placed in Oven to reheat.
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 product at breading station kept on time. Person in charge printed blank form and started filling out.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line soiled with food debris.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided blank written procedures for time control for batter at breading station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to scoop house made salsa on cook line. Person in charge removed plastic cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust.
Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Observed shucked clams in a none labeled plastic container. Discussed with person in charge.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet of hand washing station at dish machine area leaking. Person in charge has work order placed for faucet.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.