BEST WESTERN ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH INN
541 A1A BEACH BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-461-9990
Last inspected Aug 12, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023
3 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
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. Emailed operator document during inspection. Operator printed during inspection
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in back kitchen prep area. Operator refilled.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall beside 3 compartment sink. Operator stated that sink needed repair and pipe in wall busted, but will be repaired soon.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager trained by Premier food safety which is not on the approved list.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In dining area, buttermilk waffle dispenser, waffle batter (60F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they discard waffle batter after 4 hours. Operator put waffle mix on time as a public health control.
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. Emailed operator document during inspection. Operator printed during inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, part of coffee making store in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager trained by Premier food safety which is not on the approved list.
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. 1 employee hired approximately 3 days ago with no proof of reporting an illness. Provided operator with document during inspection and employee signed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in cooler in office, multiple employee drinks, milk, and hot sauce store with customer biscuits and gravy.m Operator removed employee food.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster during inspection. Operator printed during inspection
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager unable to provide last inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On juice machine, mold-like substance on plastic plates around juice nozzles.
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