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BEACH BAGELS

4255 A1A S STE 6, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904.806.1396

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats55
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6501023
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed three rodent droppings on floor to left of ice machine in back kitchen area. Person in charge discarded.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over fully cooked sausage. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed three rodent droppings on floor to left of ice machine in back kitchen area. Person in charge discarded.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half in carafe at coffee station at 62F. Also, egg washed bagels with raw shell egg on speed rack at 74F. Both items have been out for 2 hours per person in charge. Person in charge will hold on time, updated time paperwork during inspection and time marked during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls and ceilings in kitchen area. Especially around piping.
Basic/36-24-5
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in all coolers.
Basic/05-09-4
Jun 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not removed from packaging for thawing.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with a fork and piece of pasta. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled. Operator had employee to start cleaning.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not removed from packaging.
Basic/06-09-1
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cherry tomatoes stored over pre prepared sandwiches. Operator reorganized.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator removed and placed 6 in off floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 packages of tuna and 11 packages of Mahi in reach in cooler thawed and not out of package or cut open.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna at 57F, raw chicken 55F, raw shrimp 47F on cook line on top of reach in cooler. Operator stated they just finished with a rush and everything has been open for 1 hour. Operator put items in freezer. 2nd temperature 30 minutes later tuna 43F, raw chicken 43F, raw shrimp 40F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with debris buildup.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on stand up reach in cooler on cook line gaskets torn. Also reach in cooler on cook line by hood system gasket with debris buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hearts of palm in strainer in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor has debris in corners of kitchen.
Basic/36-01-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site

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.