CASA BENEDETTO'S ITALIAN CAFFE
197 BLACKFORD WAY UNIT F, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 904-471-5999
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. in reach in cooler overnight butter (57F - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in kitchen has build up.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters covers soiled with grease build up.
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no way to measure temperature for hot water sanitizer dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters above cookline soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Sep 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cookline lemon butter (65F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no way to measure temperature for hot water sanitizer dish machine.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher machine max temp on dish temp check 155F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters above cookline soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Sep 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cookline lemon butter (65F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no way to measure temperature for hot water sanitizer dish machine.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher machine max temp on dish temp check 155F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters above cookline soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Sep 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cookline lemon butter (65F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no way to measure temperature for hot water sanitizer dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink entrance of kitchen. Operator refilled.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher machine max temp on dish temp check 155F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used at salad bar station for Parmesan. Operator discarded.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters above cookline soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
May 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. in reach in cooler overnight butter (57F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight butter (57F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has frozen meat inside. Operator removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No test kit for hot water sanitizer.
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. No proof of training for some employees currently on staff.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine chute for drinks heavily soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop in salad bar area. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap at bottom of door.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk containers of oil stored on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at hand wash sinks in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in kitchen. Walk in shelves soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on food containers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floor throughout kitchen area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce stored over ready to eat lasagna.
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler;Chicken 51F, marinara 51F, beef, meatballs 54F, pasta 51F, shell eggs 52F, fish 51F; ( - Cold Holding). All in cooler overnight. Server station; tomato sauce 55F, tomatoes, lettuce, butter 51F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in cooler overnight; Chicken 51F, marinara 51F, beef, meatballs 54F, pasta 51F, shell eggs 52F, fish 51F; ( - Cold Holding) Server station; tomato sauce 55F, tomatoes, lettuce, butter 51F; ( - Cold Holding)
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 cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water on prep table.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen is soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice buildup
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water. Person in charge emptied.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing both hand washing signs at sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease/dust.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor has exposed concrete.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At drink wait station, plastic cup used in grated parm and chocolate chips.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In under counter reach-in cooler at station near front door, cardboard used to line shelves for bottle drinks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line,Bottle drink on top of flip top reach-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gaskets on stand up reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer soiled. At cook line, hood filters over grill have grease build up.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen, unsealed concrete.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with the last date sold or kept in chronological order. Person in Charge marked Saturday's tags with the last date sold and put in chronological order.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Roll top cooler at server station, soufflé cup used as scoop in Parmesan cheese. Operator removed cup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Above cook line, hoods have dust accumulation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen, floors have exposed concrete and peeling paint.
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