BLACK MOLLY GRILL
265 E MARINA COVE DR, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904.547.2723
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Scallops in walk in cooler dated 7/26.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile vents soiled with dust build up.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cookline has dark grooves that's no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above food prep station. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Aug 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cookline soiled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks on line wearing jewelry.
Aug 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomatoes in dry storage area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Scallops in walk in cooler dated 7/26.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Scallops dated 7/26 in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in coolers on cook line calamari (57F - Cold Holding); haddock (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) pico (48F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (50F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cookline soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice machine drop area soiled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks on line wearing jewelry.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers wet nesting on shelving. Operator took to dish.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment handle. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container with white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook cooking proteins then change gloves without washing hands. Addressed and cook washed his hands then placed gloves on.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above fill line; Burger 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge placed inside reach in cooler. At middle reach in cooler; Feta 56F, roasted Feta 56F, roaste tomatoes 69F, clams 51F; ( - Cold Holding) tomatoes 69F, clams 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Added to
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line; Onions 82F; ( - Hot Holding). Person in charge discarded. Onions placed on time control. Lemon butter 132F, reheated to 136F; ( - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled underneath blade. Person in charge had slicer cleaned.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Cook had tongs wrapped in rubber bands holding a cloth. Person in charge removed all items and got new tongs.
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. Missing training for newer staff.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance on ice plate.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on side of table. Person in charge discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at server station are wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed all.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In storage area of kitchen, dented can of crushed tomatoes. Can dented along top seam.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 2 containers of linguine pasta 85F at 11:30, still 85F at 1:00 pm. Pasta is in deep plastic covered containers and stacked. Discussed with manager that pasta be moved to walk in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In prep area, on top shelf, bottle of blue liquid not labeled.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Outside by back door to kitchen,at mop sink, splitter currently above splitter, needs to be moved to between the splitter and orange hose.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No trash can at employee bathroom in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In expo window above salad station. Cup removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several plastic containers and lids stored on dish rack, stacked and not able to air dry.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, tongs hanging on oven handle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dish rack, across the room from 3 compartment sink, old label on clean plastic container. Manager removed label and washed container.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.