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CHATSWORTH PUB AND TEA ROOM

10 MARINE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.824.9056

Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6501823
Grade history
DEC 23
MAY 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in walk-in cooler not smooth or easily cleanable due to metal popping up.
Basic/36-11-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at bar. Person in charge removed ice scoop handle.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 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 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler expired 12/2024
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2025 · Observed no food handler training. Person in charge I spoke to during routine on vacation. Manager needs more time to train staff. Time Extended
May 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler expired 12/2024
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Observed half n half opened previous day not date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip-top cooler cutting board grooved cut marks.
Basic/14-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
May 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed chicken cooked breasts prepared on 4/19/24 Roast beef sliced on 4/17/24 and corned beef prepared on 4/24 in reach in cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); cut cooked tomatoes and garlic (50F) left in flip-top cooler over night. Flip-top cooler ambient 49F
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); cut cooked tomatoes and garlic (50F) left in flip-top cooler over night. Flip-top cooler ambient 49F
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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 cooked Turkey opened to be sliced missing date mark. Turkey opened on Wednesday per person in charge.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster at bar missing drain line.
Basic/29-17-4
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two ziplock bags of sliced deli meat stored on bottom of reach in cooler with poor air floor due to over filling. Discussed with person in charge.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed Y-splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on black hose side.
High priority/29-42-4
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
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. Observed one bar employee missing proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles on floor of beer walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection, one certified food manager certification present, expired 01/09/2023.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 7, 2023 · Establishment has no proof of certified food manager at establishment. Admin Complaint

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.