GATOR BOBS CRACKER TRADING POST
167 SAN MARCO AVE, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.824-9000
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. Corporate mailed check 9/5/2024 per person in charge.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; butter 57F. Per person in charge she is getting ready to use butter.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food managers certificate expired. 3.26.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By a lid. Person in charge removed lid.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At 3 compartment sink. Person in charge labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in storage area not secured.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in freezers have ice buildup inside.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in bucket.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station near triple sink in main kitchen. Person in charge added paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two clear spray bottles filled with clear liquid missing labels. Person in charge added labels.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and vape on prep table. Employee removed immediately when they saw inspector.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing station missing sign at drink only booth. Provided emailed sign to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed small container of baking soda in drink only booth missing label.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed one case of soda in plastic bottles on floor in storage room.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. Corporate mailed check 9/5/2024 per person in charge.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 two gallons of milk from Wednesday per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees present during inspection missing food handler training.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in freezer torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag n box soda on floor near entrance. Observed plastic water bottle case on floor near triple sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven on refrigerator soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cardboard used under microwave on top of small refrigerator stained with food debris.
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.