CAFE ALCAZAR
25 GRANADA STREET, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.825-9948
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager Kevin funks manager certificate is expired.
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. Some people do not have certificates hired over 60 days.
Mar 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over whipped cream. Person in charge rearranged and placed bacon on bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Red drum thawed inside sealed bag.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Small make table in kitchen; ham, pork, tomatoes, chicken salad, cheese 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Tall reach in cooler on line; chicken salad, pork, steak, feta cheese 46F; ( - Cold Holding) All in coolers overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; cheese 71F Small make table in kitchen; ham, pork, tomatoes, chicken salad, cheese 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Tall reach in cooler on line; chicken salad, pork, steak, feta cheese 46F; ( - Cold Holding) All in coolers overnight.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in several coolers not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager Kevin funks manager certificate is expired.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Champagne bucket in server hand washing sink.
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. Some people do not have certificates hired over 60 days.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Red drum thawed in bag. Back says to remove from bag before thawing.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Server sink does not work.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen; unsealed floor on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen; flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1lb 12oz can of sweet red peppers dented on seam with rust around the sides.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed brown fowl smelling sewage/waste water on ground under exhaust vent for plumbing, near hot water tank. Person in charge stated pipes were cleaned over the weekend due to sewage backing up. Employees and guest are not walking through area where observed sewage/waste water is on ground. Person in charge had employee clean and sanitize floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large two door reach in cooler: 5 bags of deli meats (54-61F - Cold Holding); 12 packages of assorted sliced soft cheeses (55-60F - Cold Holding); house made dressings (57F - Cold Holding) - Cooler was turned off to defrost for approximately two hours per person in charge. Person in charge moved all food products to working reach in cooler. large single door reach in cooler: cooked chicken breast (55F - Cold Holding); house made dressing (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); deli meat kits (55F - Cold Holding); roast beef (57F - Cold Holding); product stocked approximately 11am per person in charge. All products moved to bottom portion of flip-top cooler too cool.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kevin Funk ServSafe expired 1/6/25
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opening attached to food prep table is soiled with food debris on blade.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager present while five food handlers present and working with food.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed fresh unsealed wood used to repair ceiling in back kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind equipment in back kitchen are soiled with food debris.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands under ware washing spray hose. Discussed with employee and they rehashed in hand washing station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler with burn marks.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one cracked raw shell egg in bottom of glass door reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed six packages of fish not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before being completely thawed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (60F - Cold Holding) stacked above cooling line in reach in cooler for less than an hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed sliced cheese below in colder section to cool.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced deli meat in ziplock bags not date marked when opened. Person in charge added date mark from Thursday.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris. Observed can opener blade in prep area soiled with black/green/white mold like substance
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed six packages of fish not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before being completely thawed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave door soiled with food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in foam cup inside glass door reach in cooler on top self. Discussed with person in charge.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 7 white fish thawed completely and not removed from its reduced oxygen environment. See stop sale.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 white fish thawed completely and not removed from its reduced oxygen environment. See stop sale.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled with food debris.
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork bacon in same container as raw chicken. Both products were in ziplock bags. No visible contamination observed. Person in charge removed pork from same container as chicken.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at wait station at 500+ppm. Person in charge added more water and retested at 400ppm. Manufacture recommendations per label indicate a desired range of 200-400ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk gallon missing date mark. Opened two days prior to inspection per person in charge. Person in charge added date mark.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer in prep area soiled with food debris.
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 food handler training onsite for staff hired over 60 days.
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 employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black/green mold like substance inside interior of ice machine on walls and deflector plate.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cup with handle used as scoop for frozen berries left inside berries. Discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor in food prep are not sealed.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula with chips and tears on storage rack. Discussed with person in charge.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop submerged in water in mop bucket in prep area.
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.