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2010 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-829-9088
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
APR 24
JUN 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect above triple sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; Bacon 46F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge she left is sitting out for 30 minutes.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have a food manager.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has 26 seats and is only approved for 13.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment does have a copy of last inspection report.
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Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen walls are not smooth and easily cleanable. Spray form under hand washing sink.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer in laundry room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in prep room hand washing sink.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable. Wall paper is peeling off the wall.
Jun 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect above triple sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yogurt dispenser (52F Ambient air); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding) left out since 6:30am per person in charge. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt dispenser (52F Ambient air); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding) left out since 6:30am per person in charge. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station not accessible to employees to wash hands due to plumbing disrepair. Person in charge made hand washing station accessible during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing under hand washing station in kitchen disconnected. Person in charge had maintenance reconnect plumbing.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed kitchen wall paper peeling making wall no longer smooth, easily cleanable
Jun 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in kitchen by hand washing station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt dispenser (45F - Cold Holding) on buffet line. Yogurt placed inside one hour prior to inspection per person in charge. Yogurt placed in refrigerator to cool. Ambient 53F inside unit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station in kitchen blocked by cleaning supplies. Kitchen employee removed cleaning supplies.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand washing station. Kitchen employee placed roll of paper towels from laundry into kitchen.
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 food handler training for current food staff.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor under hand washing station in kitchen. Kitchen employee started cleaning a leak that was fix before inspection with a chemical dispenser for triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on reach in freezer
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on white reach in freezer and refrigerators soiled with food debris. Observed gasket on refrigerated yogurt dispenser soiled with black/green mold like substance.
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.