BEA'S FINE FOODS
9 ANASTASIA BLVD UNIT C, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-206-1574
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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 live flying insects near hand washing station on cook line.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at waitress station used as dump sink for ice.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front waitress station. Operator removed ice scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris on cook line. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves in kitchen has food build up. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. On cook line ceiling and wall unsealed. Also wood shelves at bar unsealed wood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets and air curtain in walk in cooler with mold like substance.
Jul 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 4 flying insects. One at dish area, one by reach in cooler at storage area, 2 in dry storage area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler pan of raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs. Operator moved raw chicken.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In wait station in small black reach in cooler, ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated dressing in cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In wait station in small black reach in cooler, ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated dressing in cooler over night.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Across from triple sink, can opener blade has encrusted debris. Operator moved to 3 compartment sink to be cleaned.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. On cook line reach in cooler ribs not dated. Operator stated prepared 4 days earlier. Reach in cooler at storage area, open container of milk not dated. Operator dated during inspection.
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. Safe Staff certificate, Joe A expired 4-21-2024. Operator stated employee took class with current certificates. Operator filled out new certificate.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dining area a spray bottle identified as sanitizer. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. On cook line ceiling and wall unsealed drywall. Also wood shelves at bar, unsealed wood.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler in dry storage area, 2 sealed employee drinks not separated from customer food. Operator moved from cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In kitchen on clean dish shelf, pans and containers stacked before air drying. Operator had employee move to air dry.
Floors, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line line floor under cooking equipment has grease buildup. In walk in cooler plastic door curtain soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line hand wash sink does not have sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line reach in cooler gasket soiled. On cook line top shelf over make line has dust buildup. In bar area rack of mason jar glasses have soiled exterior. Operator moved glasses to be washed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In three compartment sink, shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator placed under running water.
Jun 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects near hand washing station on cook line.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/24. Person in charge renewed license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (45F - Cold Holding); fish (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler. Person in charge state out less than four hours for lunch rush. Discussed time control and moving defrost cycle of cooler to off hours. Person in charge added ice on all products. Observed house made egg rolls (45F - Cold Holding) egg rolls placed near cooling greens. Person in charge moved away from cooling greens to cool. Products were 41F or below by end of inspection due to corrective action taken by person in charge.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic up used to scoop food in flip-top cooler. Person in charge removed cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on large door reach in cooler torn.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knife inside sanitizer bucket. Person in charge removed knife and placed in ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on large door reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed side of hood soiled with dust above flip-top cooler.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler; raw chicken over raw eggs. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Parmesan cheese on counter 81F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Parmesan cheese on counter 81F. ( - Cold Holding). Stop sale issued. Slaw 55F; according to person in charge slaw was tossed out but only held a short time. In ric on cookline; eggs 63F, butter 56F; ( - Cold Holding). Both were above the fill line. Person in charge removed and placed in reach in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, buttermilk not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Server had unlabeled spray bottle. Server labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute has slight buildup of black mold like substance in it. Person in charge cleaned ice chute.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles/shelves. Bottom shelf of metal rack on cook line is soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind bar. Person in charge disposed of roach.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on door handles of tall 2 door cooler. Person in charge removed duct tape.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on food prep table on cookline. Employee phone above soda boxes. Person in charge removed both.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice on sides of chest freezer.
In-use knife/knives/spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatulas in between wall and dish rack. Person in charge removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In side prep area. Person in charge removed both.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fries slacking above reach in cooler. Person in charge placed inside reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
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