BEN AND JERRYS
128 SAINT GEORGE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-429-9876
Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · 7 visits since March 2024
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two small flying insects near mop bucket in back kitchen.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Observed triple sink in kitchen blocked and not accessible to employees. Observed portable triple sink with no permanent plumbing.
Floor has a hole that opens to the outside. Observed hole in tile and subfloor that extended to dirt ground under building. Establisment has a loose fitting piece of wood on top.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in floor near triple sink and hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge has a temporary nonsealed piece of wood covering hole.
Jul 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor has a hole that opens to the outside. Observed hole in tile and subfloor that extended to dirt ground under building. Establisment has a loose fitting piece of wood on top.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in floor near triple sink and hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge has a temporary nonsealed piece of wood covering hole.
May 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor has a hole that opens to the outside. Observed hole in tile and subfloor that extended to dirt ground under building. Establisment has a loose fitting piece of wood on top.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in floor near triple sink and hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge has a temporary nonsealed piece of wood covering hole.
Mar 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor has a hole that opens to the outside. Observed hole in tile and subfloor that extended to dirt ground under building. Establisment has a loose fitting piece of wood on top.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in floor near triple sink and hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge has a temporary nonsealed piece of wood covering hole.
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand by triple sink blocked by drying sheet pan. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hallway wall vent soiled with dust.
Floor has a hole that opens to the outside. Observed hole in tile and subfloor that extended to dirt ground under building. Establisment has a loose fitting piece of wood on top.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in floor near triple sink and hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge has a temporary nonsealed piece of wood covering hole.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large amount of ice build up in walk-in freezer.
Mar 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two small flying insects near mop bucket in back kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed sink with attached y-splitter missing vacuum breaker on both sides.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on small flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some food handler training certifications are photo copies. Discussed with person in charge.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above walk-in freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex bathroom missing covered waste receptacle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in walk-in freezer and ice cream freezers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored I mop bucket with visible moisture.
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.