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CARRIAGE FLORIDA, LLC

26 CORDOVA ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6501412
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.26.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2021027309May 10, 2021Jul 8, 2021$200
5--2015045053Sep 8, 2015Feb 16, 2016$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.26.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. No proof of training.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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. Establishment does not have proof of any training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold like substance inside.
Basic/22-20-5
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has mold like substance in it.
Basic/22-20-5
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Milk 44F, butter pats 56F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight; Milk 44F, butter pats 56F
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment does not have a thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 opened in reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge discarded
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter, eggs and pancake mix 54F. Discussed time control and provided paperwork.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer reads 30F when the ambient air is 40F.
Intermediate/05-05-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fronts of door handles are soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Person in charge placed hand washing sign at sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling has hole in it in dry storage area where water damage was repaired.
Basic/36-32-5

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.