BLISS BY THE SEA
7605 A1A S, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904.789.4544
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Establishment does not have hot water.
Dec 31, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
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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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Establishment is not washing hands.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Establishment does not have hot water.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen.
Nov 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on staff for nine weeks in process of completing course.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen.
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on staff for nine weeks in process of completing course.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of isopropyl 99% alcohol stored on counter behind bar next to coffee presses.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple counters in kitchen with debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen by 3 compartment sink blocked by stored equipment and chemicals on floor. Also hand washing sink blocked in bar area with a box of plastic silverware.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen by 3 compartment sink. Also no paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area.
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 any Employees training.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired over sixty days with no proof of required state approved training.
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. Observed no paperwork that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge about their health and related foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink by door to kitchen. Also, no soap at handwashing sink in bar area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of microwave with rust.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink with debris.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes on rack by handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink, on shelf lower than both sinks, exposed to splash.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal phone on prep table in kitchen by back door.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed in 3 compartment sink, middle sink with black dish pan with soap and water. Other sinks empty.
Interior of ice machine/bin with lime buildup. Observed interior of ice machine with lime buildup.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with debris buildup.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator had no copy of last inspection available.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package of raw bacon stored over packages of muffins in standing reach in freezer in kitchen, bacon moved.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Windex stored with clean plates on rack over sink in kitchen, bottle removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No one on site has proof of manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for any food handlers available during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures available, inspector provided procedures during inspection and operation filled out during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In men's bathroom. At hand wash station in dish area in kitchen. Also no paper towels at hand wash station at bar area, operator provided paper towels.
Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service salad bar/buffet. Missing utensils for individual bread, muffins, sliced fruit and cooked eggs.
Food stored on floor. Case of water at bar area, water moved.
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.