COMMANDER'S SHELLFISH CAMP
7579 A1A S, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904.615.1122
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad cooler; Ranch, blue cheese 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Front counter display case ambient oyster air 44-47F Cold Holding. Oysters in plastic containers on top of ice in a refrigerator display case. Person in charge had oysters placed in metal and buried in ice. walk-in cooler ambient air oyster 44F Cold Holding, Walk-in cooler in back building ambient air oysters 44F Cold Holding. Oysters are near the doors in the walk-in cooler. Person in charge had employee move oysters into colder parts of walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottles of water on flip-top cooler. Employee dispose of water bottle.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager on cook line near food without beard guard. Discussed with employee and person in charge.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Dishwasher machine sanitizer 0ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near cook line used as dump sink for ice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of ice machine soiled.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed small clear plastic chemical spray bottle filled with blue liquid hanging on hand washing station by prep table missing common named label.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of ovens on cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold like substance on gaskets.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on shelves in kitchen. Person in charge removed all.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates above cookline not inverted.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose is hanging below rim.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In salad cooler; Ranch, blue cheese 47F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad cooler; Ranch, blue cheese 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
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. Newer employees missing training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles. I at front and 1 in back. Person in charge labeled both.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both Ice bin have black like mold substance on it. Person in charge wiped clean.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gator thawing in standing water. Person in charge turned faucet on.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ice bucket/shovel stored upside down between uses. Person in charge hung to dry.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cookline has ice buildup.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge moved sanitizer.
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.