BEACHES AT VILANO BEACH
254 VILANO RD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904 829 6589
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on wall above fry reach in cooler. Person in charge killed and removed roach.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015020035 | Apr 21, 2015 | May 20, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink at beginning of cook line has been removed.
Jul 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 flies on cook line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All in overnight; 1st cooler; jambalaya 45F, chicken 45F Fry; shrimp 44F, chicken 49F; ( - Cold Holding) Thawing under running water; Scallops 76F; ( - Cold Holding) Sauce cooler; cheese 61F, salsa 59F, slaw 57F, mango salsa 57F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All in overnight. 1st cooler; jambalaya 45F, chicken 45F Fry; shrimp 44F, chicken 49F; ( - Cold Holding) Sauce cooler; cheese 61F, salsa 59F, slaw 57F, mango salsa 57F; ( - Cold Holding)
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, creamer not dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave is soiled. Can opener is soiled.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink at beginning of cook line has been removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at end of cook line. Person in charge replaced soap.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person on cook line is missing a beard guard. Person in charge placed beard guard on.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Several ice scoop handle laying in ice at both bars. Person in charge removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Several ice scoop handle laying in ice at both bars.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth under salad cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside tall single door fry cooler; bottom shelf is soiled.
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Salad; guacamole, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream 46F, chicken 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above fill line in cooler; Cream 58F. Person in charge put cream in walk in cooler. In tall cooler; Chicken 45F In salad cooler overnight; Salad; guacamole, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream 46F, chicken 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on batter. Person in charge time stamped.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose under dish washer, also on hose outside.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara not dated. Person in charge dated.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep on prep table. Person in charge removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Person in charge removed.
In-use tongs stored/hanging from on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from gas line. Person in charge removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in back prep room. Also missing paper towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer shelves are soiled.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood under oven not sealed.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes ran through machine at 142F. Person in charge setup triple sink at 100ppm chlorine.
High temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed highest recorded temperature from dish machine at 142F. Observed dish machine rinse temperature between 130F-140F. Person in charge set up triple sink 100ppm chlorine and called service for dish machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards stained with food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at prep area missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed frozen chill wands stored on floor of walk-in freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip-top cooler cutting board grooved with cut marks.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor of walk-in cooler near walk-in freezer door. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor of dry storage. Person in charge removed dead roaches from establishment.
Floors, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor and doors near ice machine soiled with food debris. Observed floors in dry storage soiled with food debris and water
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave near steamer table soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris Observed splash areas of soda machine soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed far left soda gun line at outside bar missing drain line.
Mar 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made salsa in walk-in cooler with 3/2 date mark. Observed house made Wasbi sauce in walk-in cooler with date mark 2/14
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed four packages of tuna completely thawed and not removed from their reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prep double door reach in cooler: chicken 3/9 date mark (46F - Cold Holding) left in cooler overnight. Cooler ambient 38F. Lots of product marked 3/10 prepared day of inspection, person in charge thinks cooler door left open for less than one hour. Retook temp approximately 20 mins later and chicken was at 44F, person in charge left it uncovered and reach in cooler door closed too cool.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk in dressing reach in cooler from previous days service missing date marks. Person in charge added date mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all cook line flip-top cooler cutting boards heavily soiled with food stains and black streaks. Observed portable cutting boards stored under prep table near ice machine stained with black marks.
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. Observed four packages of tuna completely thawed and not removed from their reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale.
Floors, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under kitchen equipment soiled with food debris, water, and single service items. Observed cook line walls and wall vents soiled with grease and dust. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles and ceiling tile vents soiled with grease and dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed non food contact portions of cook line, expo shelves and sockets above food contact surfaces soiled with grease and dust.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking water inside cabinets next to expo soda machine. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge called plumber.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves of double door reach in cooler used for prep storage soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Jul 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in kitchen. One on cook line and other in prep area.
Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed jamby dated 7/1 (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
Observed: 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. Observed jamby dated 7/1 (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on wall above fry reach in cooler. Person in charge killed and removed roach.
Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 13 reduced oxygen packaged unicorn fish bearing a label on the box indicating for fish to be removed from packaging not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before being completely thawed. See stop sale.
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad reach in cooler diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); seared salmon (48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge volunteered to throw salmon away and placed ice on diced tomatoes from previous day. Ambient temp of reach in cooler is 41F **Admin Complaint**
Observed: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment not having an independent way to measure hot water sanitizing dish machine.
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line and salad flip-top cooler stained with food debris and black streaks.
Observed: Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand washing stations in kitchen having intermittent water pressure issues. Person in charge stated they are having technician take a look.
Observed: Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed door and wall by ice machine heavily soiled with food debris due to close proximity to trash can. Observed floors throughout kitchen and under equipment soiled with build up of old food debris. Observed wall by fryers soiled with grease.
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the exterior ice machines soiled with black/green mold like substance on the deflector plate.
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cups used to scoop product from salad reach in cooler. Employee removed and disposed of cups.
Observed: 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. Observed 13 reduced oxygen packaged unicorn fish bearing a label on the box indicating for fish to be removed from packaging not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before being completely thawed. See stop sale.
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on cook line above food. Discussed with person in charge to place drinks below food.
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on fry station reach in freezer torn.
Observed: Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Observed portioned clams in reach in cooler on cook line missing label from original container. Discussed with person in charge.
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on multiple reach in coolers on cook line and salad area soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance. Observed hood filters on cook line soiled with grease. Observed exterior of ice machine inside of kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers. Discussed with person in charge.
Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed multiple reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris on cook line and salad area.
Observed: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth at 0ppm quaternary at drink station. Server remade bucket at 200ppm quat and replaced wiping cloths. **Corrected On- Site**
Aug 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed two racks of dishes ran through dishwasher while high temp sanitizer reached 123F. Person in charge set up triple sink and placed dishes inside.
High temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishmachine reach 123F on first test and 148 on second and third tests. Person in charge set up triple sink to sanitize dishes in.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in double door glass reach in cooler cooked pasta in bags (48F - Cold Holding) left near front of cooler where employees constant open door to get bottled water. Bottom and middle bags in container were 43F or below. Person in charge added ice to top of pasta. Observed fry station batter (49F - Cold Holding) person in charge added more ice under and on sides of batter. Out less than 1 hour per person in charge.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink in dry storage room missing vacuum breaker on y splitter. Discussed with person in charge on previous inspections. Discussed with person in charge again.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tea urn nozzles soiled with food debris.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no independent measuring device for high temp Dishmachine. Discussed with person in charge.
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. Observed thawed frozen clams in reduced oxygen packaging stored in cook flip-top cooler not removed from its reduced oxygen environment. Discussed with person in charge and cook started slicing open bags.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in cooler on cook line with torn gaskets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind equipment inside kitchen heavily soiled with food debris and single service items. Discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on multiple coolers on cook line and front line soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris. Observed backsplash area of soda fountain at wait station soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing station pipes by beer walk-in cooler leaking. Discussed with person in charge.
Jul 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of oral mouth tell stored above food in flip-top cooler top cooler on cook line. Person in charge moved medicine away from food.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in kitchen. Discussed keeping door closed and possible air curtains with person in charge.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat raw tuna stored over top ready to eat fully cooked chicken. Person in charge placed tuna below fully cooked ready to eat food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed two pans of fried spinach left on top of refrigeration unit on cook line over night. Person in charge disposed of.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line flip top cooler: sausage (54F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding). Stocked within hour of inspection. Flip top cooler doors do not stay closed. Gaskets torn. Person in charge removed product from bottom portion and placed ice bags on top portion.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two pans of fried spinach left on top of refrigeration unit on cook line over night. Person in charge disposed of.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink Y splitter missing vacuum breaker on hose side.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting blade on can open soiled with food debris. Discussed with person in charge.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta from previous morning no date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine off deck have black/green mold like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor at inside bar. Discussed with person in charge.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor at inside bar. Discussed with person in charge.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle touching pasta on cook line. Person in charge removed handle from pasta.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all flip-top cooler door gaskets soiled with both black/green mold like substance and food debris. Observed all stand up reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler above establishments food. Person in charge placed drinks in container at bottom.
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