CONCH HOUSE MARINA RESORT
57 COMARES AVE, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-829-8646
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 7 flying insects by wait station, 4 in dry storage, and 2 at bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed three live flying insects found in prep area Observed one live flying insect in ware washing. Person in charge started to kill and remove flying insects during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cook line flip-top cooler cutting boards soiled with black streaks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above clean dishes. Person in charge removed drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two food containers stacked with visible moisture. Person in charge unstacked containers.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in ware washing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
May 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 7 flying insects by wait station, 4 in dry storage, and 2 at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket near wait station has dark mold like build up.
May 19, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 7 flying insects by wait station, 4 in dry storage, and 2 at bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in deep freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket near wait station has dark mold like build up.
May 18, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 7 flying insects by wait station, 4 in dry storage, and 2 at bar.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 32 rodent droppings in storage area, 20 in tiki bar, 10 in dining area wait station, 5 at front bar station, 4 at back kitchen wait station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has build up on blade. Operator took to dishwasher.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dishwasher area with yellow liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in deep freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket near wait station has dark mold like build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline soiled with food build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bar reach in cooler.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice machines deflector plates soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at wait station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine underneath and around nozzles soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler behind bar area. Employee vacuum out.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. Dishmachine sanitizer 0ppm. Ecolab arrived during inspection.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grab lettuce and slice tomato with bare hands to plate a sandwich. Operator discarded items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked near prep area. Operator removed cart.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle n top of dishwasher yellow liquid like substance. Operator labeled bleach.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice machines deflector plates soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scooper. Operator discarded.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine sanitizer not functioning properly. Operator is to set up triple sink for dish sanitation until dishwashing machine is fixed. Ecolab arrived during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen no hair restraints.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at wait station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine underneath and around nozzles soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler behind bar area. Employee vacuum out.
May 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At main bar downstairs, triple sink used for ware washing is being used as a handwashing sink. Also at bar upstairs used for banquets, double bay sink being used as a handwashing sink. There are no existing plans on file.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler floors are not sealed. Also, floor has large divots and is not smooth. Also, ceiling in walk in cooler is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In dry storage area, wooden shelves for liquor storage are not sealed. Also, in server area adjacent to kitchen, wood ceiling and walls are not sealed. In storage closet under stairs adjacent to server station, used as storage closet for soda bibs. Wood and ceiling is not sealed. In large storage building on dock, across from tiki lounge, building is completely unsealed on the interior. Food storage and walk in coolers, as well as liquor storage take place, ceiling and walls are completely unsealed. At tiki lounge, back area behind bar, walls, ceiling and storage shelf for liquor bottles, are unsealed. In outside walk in cooler, wooden liquor cage is unsealed.
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, grits (49F - Cooling). Grits were stored in a deep metal pan, covered, and date marked 5/7/24. When asked, employee stated they were from last nights service, they save to make grit cakes.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. 8 employees arrived to work and began handling utensils and equipment without washing hands.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In storage closet under stairs adjacent to server station, soda Bibb broken/leaking into bus tub, mold like substance surrounding box and in Bibb.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, reduced oxygen packaged tuna portions completely thawed and not removed from packaging. Instructions on packaging indicate removing before thawing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, grits (49F - Cooling). Grits were stored in a deep metal pan, covered, and date marked 5/7/24. When asked, employee stated they were from last nights service, they save to make grit cakes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At end of line, expo side, small flip top salad cooler near bakery area, tuna salad, shrimp salad, hard boiled egg, black bean salsa, alfalfa sprouts, cut lettuce, goat cheese (49-50F - Cold Holding). Employee stated flip to doors were left open for much of the morning set up and she was in and out constantly. Person in charge moved all items into freezer.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags on hand do not have the date marked of last sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler, grits (49F - Cooling). Grits were stored in a deep metal pan, covered, and date marked 5/7/24. When asked, employee stated they were from last nights service, they save to make grit cakes.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At main bar downstairs, triple sink used for ware washing is being used as a handwashing sink. Also at bar upstairs used for banquets, double bay sink being used as a handwashing sink. There are no existing plans on file.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish area, unlabeled bottle identified as bleach by manager. At satellite service station, 2 bottles of unlabeled chemicals identified by manager as bleach.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On cook line, employee observed eating sandwich.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At server station, drink cups have wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage room, boxes of rice stored on floor. Employee moved to proper storage location. At satellite server station, soda bibs stored on floor. Manager moved onto milk crate.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dish area, hand washing sink has no signage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In outside walk in cooler, liquor cage and chicken wire have significant mold like buildup. Also walls and ceilings have mold like buildup.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At server station, employee began cutting lemons without washing.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler floors are not sealed. Also, floor has large divots and is not smooth. Also, ceiling in walk in cooler is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At upstairs bar, wet mop not stored upright to dry.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In dry storage area, wooden shelves for liquor storage are not sealed. Also, in server area adjacent to kitchen, wood ceiling and walls are not sealed. In storage closet under stairs adjacent to server station, used as storage closet for soda bibs. Wood and ceiling is not sealed. In large storage building on dock, across from tiki lounge, building is completely unsealed on the interior. Food storage and walk in coolers, as well as liquor storage take place, ceiling and walls are completely unsealed. At tiki lounge, back area behind bar, walls, ceiling and storage shelf for liquor bottles, are unsealed. In outside walk in cooler, wooden liquor cage is unsealed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In baking area, large container of sugar unlabeled.
Nov 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel/cloth used as liner for food container. Raw Scallops were in a container wrapped in cloth.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler; raw chicken over raw gator. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Scallops wrapped with cloth.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. End of line; tomatoes 54F, butter 52F; ( - Cold Holding) Items in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. End of line; tomatoes 54F, butter 52F; ( - Cold Holding) Items in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on egg wash and butter. Emailed paperwork again..
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose out back by ice machine.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not marked with last date sold.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment dis not have test strips for Sink and Surface Cleaner sanitizer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded cheese not dated. Person in charge dated.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal drinks in server cooler. Person in charge segregated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones above server prep table. Person in charge removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line. Person in charge emptied out water.
In-use wet/dry wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on prep table. Person in charge removed.
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.