EPIC THEATRES OF SAINT AUGUSTINE LLC
112 THEATRE DR, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 904 808 1885
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 15 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter hot dog (120F - Hot Holding).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023005890 | Nov 29, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with blue liquid missing label at food counter. Person in charge added label.
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no current food manager certification present.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed hot dogs kept on time with time written on packaging missing written plans. Provided blank plans and person in charge printer and filled out during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pizza in reach in freezer created on Sunday per person in charge missing date marks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket bunched up in corner preventing door from properly sealing. Person in charge placed work order.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser doesn't dispense.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice machine back kitchen side soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exterior door has gap at bottom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets soiled.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water from above restrooms left on overnight that overflowed down to ceiling, front counter and back kitchen areas. Operator mentioned restrooms are not used upstairs and insured it was potable not contaminated water. Operator shut off water valve upstairs to contain situation.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter hot dog (120F - Hot Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at non chemical side of the split at mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink left side of kitchen. Operator refilled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice machines top interior and deflector plates soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door of kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed self service pop corn buckets not stored inverted. Person in charge inverted all popcorn buckets.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No certified food manager for establishment. 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 no one in establishment with a food manager's certificate. Operator stated employees have left and in the process of hiring a manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in bar area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in storage area, by beer cooler, in back area of kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 cases of single-service cups on floor in storage area by beer cooler, in back area of kitchen. Operator properly stored cups during inspection.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not operating. Manager stated hand wash sink located in back kitchen area was broken and in need of repair.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided for hand wash sinks behind front counter. Manager placed paper towels at sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with chemicals, located behind front counter, not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back area of kitchen, ice machine that was full of ice had mold-like substance on the interior.
Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. In old manager office area now used as candy storage and walk in cooler, carpet not removed.
Dead roaches on premises. In back area of kitchen, ice machine that was not in use and empty had 2 dead roaches on the interior.
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of bagged popcorn stored on floor in back store room. Manager placed boxes on shelf.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employees drink on top shelf in cooler located in back area of kitchen. Manager removed beverage.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of single service items stored on floor. Manager moved all boxes.
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Due to renovations, Managers present not able to locate Certified Food Manager certifications.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at both handwash sinks in back kitchen area.
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. Due to renovations, Managers present not able to locate employee certification.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Due to renovations, manager not able to provide proof of employee responsibilities.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines have mold-like substance in interior.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, employee foods stored on shelf with customer foods.
Food stored on floor. In candy storage room, case of cotton candy stored on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. At back kitchen area by rear door, two holes in wall.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in counter top reach-in cooler at front concession area.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager not able to locate.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Manager closed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In candy storage room, two cases of cups on floor. At paper storage area, open case of straws on floor. Manager moved straws to shelf.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container drying on hand washing sink by bar area. Operator removed container.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Middle ice bin at concession stand has mold-like substance. In back storage area, both ice machines have mold-like substance. Operator cleaned ice bin and ice machines.
Food stored on floor. In candy and popcorn storage room, candy and popcorn bags stored on floor.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In back of building by back door, light shield broken and partially falling down.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with calcium/lime scale buildup. Hand sink by Coke drink cooler.
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.