DRUNKEN HORSE
56 CHARLOTTE STREET, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 201-470-7181
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
APR 24
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) I've flying insect in kitchen
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) I've flying insect in kitchen
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed beef stew being covered and tightly packed in reach in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by prep table and dirty pans. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp and vegetables soup prepared previous day prep time missing date marks. Person in charge added date marks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip-top cooler cutting board has a melted spot from a pot.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handler on hand washing station leaking when on.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 3 plastic take out containers used to portion hot beef stew had melted lids. Discussed cooking stew prior to portioning in plastic containers. Person in charge disposed of lids.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed side entrance, front entrance and rear entrance open without air curtains or screens and live flying insect present in kitchen. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge closed all doors.
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 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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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. Observed no proof of food handler training onsite.
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager offsite while there are four food employees. Discussed with person in charge.
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. Observed no proof of food handler training onsite.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 70F water. Person in charge placed on stove to heat water.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed truffle butter (48F - Cold Holding) above chill line on flip-top cooler for less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in bottoms of reach in cooler to cool.
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 opened gallon of milk missing date mark. Opened prior days early afternoon per person in charge. Person in charge added date mark.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee in food prep area. Person in charge removed employee drink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed table top oven interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two small live flying insects in kitchen.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler and small reach in freezer torn. Observed gaskets on large door reach in cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on small reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 84 reused snail shells stuffed with food. Shells purchased from supplier to be reused.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station used to wash knife and harmonica. Discussed with employee and they removed utensil and musical instrument from hand washing station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 22 seats while having 63 physical seats. Person in charge has seating change evaluation form with local city authority. Establishment just completed a required upgrade on grease trap and is waiting on city to sign off.
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