DRAKE'S BISTRO
237 SANMARCO AVE, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 9042095500
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) live flying insects near ware washing in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sauerkraut not dated. Person in charge dated.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on #1 reach in cooler is grooved.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor by back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in tall reach in cooler are soiled.
Jan 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork in reach in cooler is dated 1.14. Today is 1.21.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheeses not dated. Person in charge dated all yesterday.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle is unlabeled. Person in charge labeled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen does not have hot or cold water.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease, debris on floor under cook line.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Wall and hood have accusation of grease.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small oven is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on far reach in cooler are soiled. Fans in cooler (tall 2 door) are soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid is open.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler (far side) are soiled.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment on property. Ie cooktop, prep tables etc.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concert under 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) live flying insects near ware washing in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with food debris.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in kitchen with water at 70F. Hot water handle not working.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap shown by light beneath back exterior door.
Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in kitchen soiled with food debris. Observed walls on cook line soiled with grease. Observed ceiling tiles near kitchen soiled with grease Observed bathroom ceiling vents heavily soiled with dust. Observed door frames in woman's restroom soiled with dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system filters heavily soiled with grease. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles on floor near entrance cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler and stand up reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on freezer door soiled with dust.
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (62F - Cold Holding); sliced cheeses x 2 (60F - Cold Holding); Cooked Vegetables (54F - Cold Holding)
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above liquid eggs in reach in cooler. Person in charge placed eggs in glass door.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (62F - Cold Holding); sliced cheeses x 2 (60F - Cold Holding); Cooked Vegetables (54F - Cold Holding)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked onions in deep covered containers in flip-top cooler for one hour still at 127F. Advised person in charge to place in shallow container in freezer. Person in charge placed in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line stained with food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on freezer door soiled with dust.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above Cole slaw and gravy in double door refrigerator. Person in charge moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy (45F - Cold Holding) in large door refrigerator. Cook opens double door refrigerator and cook line flip-top cooler to make orders. Suggested to operator all working food is placed into flip-top cooler so double door refrigerator can stay closed during busy lunch rush. Person in charge placed gravy in reach in freezer too cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on flip-top coolers stained with food debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in women's restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cook line soiled with food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen missing and cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers and reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some food handler certifications as photo copies. Discussed with person in charge.
Equipment in poor repair. Obviously gaskets on double door reach in cooler torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and some cracked in kitchen. Person in charge has had conversations with contractor for renovations.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in dry storage. Person in charge placed onions on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Observed gaskets on multiple coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance.
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