COLLAGE RESTAURANT
60 HYPOLITA ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.829.0055
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two live flying insects in kitchen
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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 not dated. Person in charge dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At sink. Person in charge labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin is soiled.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles have deep groves throughout kitchen, making them not smooth and easily cleanable. They also have water in between them.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not upside down between uses. Person in charge inverted.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from handle of oven. Person in charge removed tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board person in charge removed.
Feb 4, 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 service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef does not have a certified food manager training.
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. Staff needs to be trained.
Jan 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tests at 0ppm.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef does not have a certified food manager training.
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. Staff needs to be trained.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Several open drinks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer has ice buildup.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lamb thawing in water. Must be running water. Person in charge placed lamb in reach in cooler.
Jun 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two live flying insects in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp, lobster (50F - Cold Holding) on ice for less than one hour per person in charge. Discussed time control for product on ice. Person in charge placed product in walk-in cooler too cool.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on wine cooler near office
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door unable to completely shut.
Feb 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding)on counter for less than two hours per person in charge. Discussed time control with person in charge. Person in charge added time stamp to product.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink y splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked fish inside walk-in cooler missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark prior to inspection date. Observed seared tuna in walk-in cooler from previous day missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles on cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line sitting in 71F dirty water. Person in charge placed utensil in ware washing and dumped water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge replaced sanitizer and primed machine retested at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge called for service and set up triple sink.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes ran through machine while machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink and sanitized dishes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cubes of butter (72F - Cold Holding) above chill line for less than 2 hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed half n half in walk-in cooler missing date mark. Person in charge cannot determine when opened.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed manufactured sealed pest emitting strips stored above food products in dry storage area. Person in charge moved strips to chemical area. Person in charge confirmed strips are not used in food prep area.
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 in walk-in cooler missing date mark. Person in charge cannot determine when opened.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in coolers grooved with black streaks. Observed portable orange and white cutting board chips, peeling, and grooved. Person in charge disposed of portable cutting board.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair outside of ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on food prep area. Person in charge removed employee drinks from food prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphones, vape pens on prep surfaces when entering establishment. Person in charge made employees remove personal items from food prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic quart containers stacked on drying rack with visible moisture.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between prep table and wall.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed roasting pan sitting in mop sink outside with chemicals inside pan. Person in charge removed chemical water from pan and placed pan in triple sink area.
Dec 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit not working due to water exposure. Person in charge stated they will order new kit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on flip-top cooler cutting board. Person in charge removed cellphone from food prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers stacked with visible moisture. Person in charge had employee unstack containers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs on oven handles on cook line person in charge removed tongs from oven handles.
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