BEN'S PRETZELS / LA CREPES DE MEME
54 SAINT GEORGE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-501-9276
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Termite excrement and/or droppings present. Observed termite droppings on top of paper towel dispenser on Mimi's side. Observed termite droppings on top of AC work in upstairs dry storage area. Person in charge had employees clean and sanitize paper towel dispenser and will have employees vacuum AC duct work after hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Glass door in hallway; milk, waffle batter 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Bens in small reach in cooler;cheese 51F, pepperoni 53F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Made yesterday; Glass door in hallway; milk, waffle batter 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Bens in small reach in cooler;cheese 51F, pepperoni 53F; ( - 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 opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of prep table. Person in charge moved purse.
Equipment in poor repair. At Mimi's there is a cracked container with cheese in it on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of Maple syrup on floor on stairs. Person in charge moved syrup.
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches. 1 on cook like and 2 by doorway. Person in charge swept up and disposed of dead roaches.
Food stored on floor. Bottle water on floor on stair way.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not upside down between uses.person in charge inverted.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pair hanging from cart. Person in charge removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Mimi's. No hand washing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid to Pretzles mix is broken. Person in charge removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service to go boxes not upside down cups on floor. Person in charge inverted.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Termite excrement and/or droppings present. Observed termite droppings on top of paper towel dispenser on Mimi's side. Observed termite droppings on top of AC work in upstairs dry storage area. Person in charge had employees clean and sanitize paper towel dispenser and will have employees vacuum AC duct work after hours.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food above establishment food in Mimi's reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on Ben's reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped forks not presented handles first at drink station. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of forks
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above ready to eat milk and beer cans in glass door reach in cooler. Person in charge moved eggs below ready to eat food.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training. Person in charge unable to find previous food handler training record.
Sep 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mimi's flip-top cooler: cut tomatoes (69F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); shredded Swiss (48F - Cold Holding); crepe batter (59F - Hot Holding); Mimi's top drawer: spinach dip (55F - Hot 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. Observed packaged hot dogs opened previous day per person in charge not date marked. Person in charge added date mark.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil used to spread crepe batter sitting in water 76F. Discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on Ben's flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Person in charge had gaskets cleaned during inspection.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Ben's pretzel small reach in cooler: shredded cheese mix (54F - Cold Holding); pre made egg patties (46F - Cold Holding). Items left in reach in cooler overnight. Reach in cooler ambient air temperature 47F. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ben's pretzel small reach in cooler: shredded cheese mix (54F - Cold Holding); pre made egg patties (46F - Cold Holding). Items left in reach in cooler overnight. Reach in cooler ambient air temperature 47F. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mimi's crepe steamer well: chicken (119F - Hot Holding); steak (134F - Hot Holding). In steam well for one hour per person in charge. Person in charge reheated both products in microwave to 165F and turned steamer well settings up.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed front counter hot items kept on time per company policy without written procedures. Provided blank written procedures.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance in interior of ice machine on deflector plate and walls at Mimi's crepes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at Mimi's front counter drawers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection 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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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge could not locate written procedures for keeping hot items on time at Ben's pretzels side. Provided blank handout to person in charge.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed vinyl flooring cupping in Ben's pretzel side.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed flour scoop handle inside flour. Discussed with person in charge.
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