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FUNKADELIC FOOD SHACK

4225 A1A S, Saint Augustine Beach FL 32080 · 9045883509

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats145
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6502282
Grade history
DEC 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on top of the dishmachine. Observed 4 rodent droppings on top of the standup reach in freezer in the front kitchen area closest the bar. Per operator had previous issue addressed by pest control company and likely missed during cleaning.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Call 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 original certificates of food handler training certificates
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 22, 2026 · Violation should have been 60 days. Time extending 59 days to match original warnable time period. Time Extended
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made slaw (45F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler in shallow plastic container for approximately 1 hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed product in reach in cooler too cool. Discussed with using same amount of product in deeper container.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 original certificates of food handler training certificates
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Micheal no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at front counter area wet nesting. Operator took back to dish to re wash.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop at front counter area in contact with ice. Operator stored properly.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets across from grill station and front counter bar station has dark mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025. Operator renewed during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator added more tablets 200 ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers over potato salad. Operator reorganized.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Oppm. Person in charge changed sanitizer and it tested at 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad not dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in dry storage not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and jacket on prep table. Person in charge removed all items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in food storage area has debris.
Basic/36-01-4
Food stored on floor. Case of bbq sauce on floor in bar.
Basic/08B-38-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cook line is soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2024Call 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Two employees per operator employed over 60 days with no food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · At time of follow up inspection additional time needed to acquire food handler training. Time Extended
Jun 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler, container of cheese sauce with build up of mold. Operator discarded the cheese sauce.
High priority/01B-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection current license is expired from 06/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the flip top reach in cooler on the side of the cook line, raw beef over ready to eat cheese sauce. In the standup reach in freezer raw tuna over bag of ice.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on top of the dishmachine. Observed 4 rodent droppings on top of the standup reach in freezer in the front kitchen area closest the bar. Per operator had previous issue addressed by pest control company and likely missed during cleaning.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has old food debris on the blade. Microwave on kitchen line has build up of food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for the chlorine dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Two employees per operator employed over 60 days with no food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler cooked chicken and beef from Wednesday not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen warewashing area.
Basic/36-37-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean containers stored on top of the three compartment sink not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on the cook line has build up of ice on her door and products.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two door reach in freezer door gaskets have mold like substance build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bar napkins stored on the floor behind the bar. Operator relocated the bar napkins.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Uncovered bulk flour container. In the reach in freezer on the main cook line multiple products not stored in container of bags.
Basic/08B-12-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container with no label.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 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. Dish machine tests at 0ppm. After priming tests at 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over ready to eat French fries. Person in charge moved beef to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have CFM proof.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. Establishment does not have proof of food safety.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has black mold like substance in it.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks near soda boxes not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on low boy reach in freezer are slimy.
Basic/23-03-4

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