BLACKFLY THE RESTAURANT
108 ANASTASIA BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32080
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
JUN 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects 2 near bar area 3 near soda machine area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2014053157 | Nov 25, 2014 | Jan 8, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near wait station used as dump sink for ice.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in wait station with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate has dark mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler double door shelves soiled with food build up.
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on left end of cookline that spills onto floor.
Dec 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher at front bar sanitizer 0 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near wait station used as dump sink for ice.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in wait station with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate has dark mold like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle on cookline. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler double door shelves soiled with food build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on left end of cookline that spills onto floor.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator remade 200ppm.
Jun 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Dustin expired.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled on cookline.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cookline.
Jun 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dishwasher 0 ppm. Operator placed out of order and will use back kitchen dishwasher.
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects 2 near bar area 3 near soda machine area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Dustin expired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow and white cutting boards in kitchen no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar dishwasher not functioning properly. Operator placed out of order and will use back kitchen dishwasher.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on cookline area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled on cookline.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cookline.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator put in sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed one large container of conch chowder in walk in cooler dated 1-26-2025 at 45F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch chowder at 45F in walk in cooler dated 1-26-2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in kitchen on flip top cooler table with mold like stains in the grooves.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substance in kitchen.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup inside dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in storeroom in kitchen, 2 plastic cups in 2 different containers of food batter containers. Operator removed plastic cups.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets on side of ice machine in kitchen not inverted. Operator took ice buckets into dish room to be washed and to be stored inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed one large plastic container of chicken by door, in walk in cooler,on top of milk crate uncovered. Operator covered chicken.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce over ready to eat cooked pasta on shelf in walk in cooler. Operator moved items to correct shelf.
Jun 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump liquid from personal water bottle in hand wash sink at server station in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( sanitizer ). Manager labeled bottle.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee water bottle stored with Tabasco bottles in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker, usb power cord and multi-plug outlet stored on top of soft drink syrup boxes, Manager removed items from on top of boxes
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in side exterior door and one by back bar.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by ice machine
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine. Manager inverted ice bucket
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood frame next to cook line not sealed.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage on middle shelf, 1 can of tomato sauce dented on side. Operator removed can of sauce.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink next to ice machine with hose attached Also, at faucet outside of building.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In tall reach-in cooler across from dish area, container of opened ricotta not date marked. Per operator, ricotta had been opened the afternoon prior. Operator date marked.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry storage, bulk container of potato starch has handle of scoop in starch. Operator moved scoop.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In hallway across from drink station, multiple Togo boxes and Togo lids not inverted. On shelf across from pizza station, stacks of Togo boxes and Togo lids not inverted. Operator inverted all lids and boxes.
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.