BEACHCOMBER RESTAURANT
2 A ST, Saint Augustine Beac FL 32080 · 904.471-3744
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Live rodent present. Observed 1 live rodent still moving on glue trap behind bar area. Operator discarded glue trap.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020011957 | Dec 3, 2019 | Jun 30, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
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 both kitchen and bar dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge replaced sanitizer bucket with fresh buckets on both units and retested units at 50/100ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes ran through kitchen and bar machines while machines were both at 0ppm Chlorine. Person in charge reran dishes after dish machines retested at 50ppm/100ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three live flying insects in kitchen flying around and landing on shelves. Observed several live flying insects immediately outside back door near standing dirty water.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed oyster butter date marked 7/23/26 in walk-in cooler.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thawing shrimp in water on floor (54F - Cold Holding) for less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed oyster butter date marked 7/23/26 in walk-in cooler.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed flip-top cooler out of order per person in charge. Person in charge is waiting on part for replacement. Person in charge is using time control for working food.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. Observed tuna used for poke bowls thawing inside their reduced oxygen environment. Person in charge cut bags open and removed them from their reduced oxygen environment before being fully thawed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on concrete pad immediately outside back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in freezer and reach in cooler exposed to outdoor elements with gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in bucket of standing water on floor of kitchen thawing. Discussed with person in charge.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed bowl of flour on breading station is in immediate risk of splashing from hand washing station discussed with person in charge
Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatulas and food containers with melted sides and chipped surfaces in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on kitchen hand washing station faucet.
Jun 10, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flying insects two in kitchen area and three at front bar/dining area.
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 properly thawed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on main line Cole slaw (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding)
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters near fryer station has grease build up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not properly thawed.
Jun 9, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live rodent present. Observed 1 live rodent still moving on glue trap behind bar area. Operator discarded glue trap.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flying insects two in kitchen area and three at front bar/dining area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches on glue trap behind front bar area. Operator discarded.
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 properly thawed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on main line Cole slaw (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen has build up. Operator took to dishwasher.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink near dishwasher.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at soda station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor across from dish washer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand wash sign near dishwasher needs replacement wording removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters near fryer station has grease build up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not properly thawed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance in cooler not labeled. Operator labeled.
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in shared restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen.
Nov 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on main line shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (47F - Cold Holding); tuna (47F - Cold Holding)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled with debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in shared restroom.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle behind bar in ice. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen.
Jun 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline has dark groove marks.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket and ice machine door in poor repair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled and bottom interior of reach in freezers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on salad bar prep table area.
Jun 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 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. Dishwasher sanitizer 0ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler less than 4 hours operator put items on ice mahi (61F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); pico (61F - Cold Holding); potato salad (62F - Cold Holding)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline has dark groove marks.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket and ice machine door in poor repair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle.operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled and bottom interior of reach in freezers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop outside stored directly in water inside bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on salad bar prep table area.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging lower than flood rim of 3 compartment sink next to dish machine in kitchen.
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging lower than flood rim of 3 compartment sink next to dish machine in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna thawed in a pan in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by walk in cooler fish, mahi and conch fritter mix temperature at 48F. All items were prepared yesterday. Operator discarded all items. Cooler not working at proper temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits on steam table at cook line 114F. Operator heated grits to 165F during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink behind bar. Employee replaced soap at sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin behind bar with mold like substance. Operator cleaned ice bin during inspection.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale on the interior of dish machine.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed door on walk in cooler not completely shutting and letting out cold air.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cuts marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine reading 0ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean dishes stacked on shelf and wet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen near cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods and walls around hood system with grease buildup. Also observed multiple walls in walk in cooler with buildup.
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 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. In cook line reach-in cooler, rice (47,48F - Cooling). Operator stated rice was cooked last night, placed in covered containers and put in reach-in cooler.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In cook line reach-in cooler, rice (47,48F - Cooling). Operator stated rice was cooked last night, placed in covered containers and put in reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, reach-in cooler at pass thru window, potato salad, cut tomato, slaw (48-49F - Cold Holding); in prep area, reach-in cooler across from fryers, fish, crab dip (46-38F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all,items moved into reach-in cooler within 30 minutes, doors opened constantly for stocking. In walk-in cooler, shrimp, egg wash, vodka sauce, slaw, butter (45-47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated both doors opened for stocking and prep. Operator stated temperatures are taken at arrival and all were below 41f this morning.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In cook line reach-in cooler, rice (47,48F - Cooling). Operator stated rice was cooked last night, placed in covered containers and put in reach-in cooler.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has quat test strips, kitchen and bar dish machines use chlorine sanitizer.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager present, Steven Kellogg, no proof of Certified Food Manager certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At back porch storage, deflection plate in ice machine has build up. At bar, soda dispenser ice bin has black mold-like substance on underside of top plate.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of flip top reach-in cooler. Employee moved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line has no hair protection.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind flattop and fryers has build up.
Food stored on floor. In back porch storage, cases of oil and cases of bag-in-box soda stored on floor. Operator began moving.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by kitchen exit, near dish area, has no,e.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In prep area, tongs stored on oven handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over flattop and dryers have build up. Multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers soiled. At dish area, racks and speed rack for dirty dishes has build up.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Employee did not remove strawberries from plastic container when washing. After speaking with employee she removed from plastic container and rewashed.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler across from expo window, corn and tomato salsa (55F - Cold Holding) Operator stated salsa had been in cooler over night Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from expo window, coconut cream (50F - Cold Holding); fish dip (50F); pico (55F - Cold Holding) Operator turned cooler down and move food to walk-in cooler In reach-in cooler under breading station, raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp 50 (48F - Cold Holding) Ice buildup on bottom shelf of cooler. Employee put everything in cooler on ice.
Oct 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler across from expo window, corn and tomato salsa (55F - Cold Holding) Operator stated salsa had been in cooler over night Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from expo window, coconut cream (50F - Cold Holding); fish dip (50F); pico (55F - Cold Holding) Operator turned cooler down and move food to walk-in cooler In reach-in cooler under breading station, raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp 50 (48F - Cold Holding) Ice buildup on bottom shelf of cooler. Employee put everything in cooler on ice.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At bar, stacks of soda cups have wet nesting
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by hand washing sink in kitchen missing tiles. Floor at entrance to kitchen missing tiles.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed ice buildup in bottom shelf of reach-in cooler under breading station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by bar is missing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In back storage area, all gaskets in reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers have mold-like substance buildup. Behind bar, reach-in cooler holding pint glasses has debris buildup. On soda machine behind bar, plastic soda plates behind nozzles have mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids and recycling lid open. Operator closed all lids during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On counter by breading station, steak thawing in container of water. In triple sink, shrimp thawing in container of water. Employee moved steak and shrimp to reach-in cooler
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