GAUFRES & GOODS
212 CHARLOTTE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.829.5770
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In white reach in cooler in storage area; raw pork over feta cheese.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauerkraut in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Waffle Press is soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bacon thawing out on counter. Still frozen. Person in charge put in refrigerator.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 open gallon of milk missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark from Friday.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed cabbage and potatoes on floor in cardboard boxes. Discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.25.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked hunters stew. Person in charge rearranged and put pork on the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter; out since 11:30 now 12:30 Taziki 50F, feta 48F, lettuce 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Place on time control.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Missing at both sinks. Person in charge replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hunters stew cooked and not dated.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By 3 compartment sink. Person in charge labeled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of single service pierogi container. Person was cooking pierogis then placing the back into containers. Person in charge removed them and began using a tray.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink is slow draining.
Dec 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person in charge blow nose and placed gloves on without hand washing. Immediately asked person in charge to wash hands. Person in charge washed hands and changed gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (57F - Cold Holding) left above chill line for less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed below chill line to cool. Observed feta cheese (56F - Cold Holding) on counter from salad making during lunch. Approximately one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed feta cheese in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with black spots and soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at front counter missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked vegetables in refrigerator from Sunday per person in charge missing date mark.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler, refrigerator and reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Milk 53F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Milk 53F; ( - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on butter out for service. Person in charge time stamped.
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/ No food manager present with 4 employees on staff.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 trading for newer staff.
Food stored on floor. Bottled water on kitchen floor. Can tomato sauce on floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gyro thawing at room temperature. Person in charge turned on gyro.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled.
Dec 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 12 packs of pierogis left in unused pizza ovens from 11 am in morning.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 12 packs pierogies (58F-62F - Cold Holding) in unused pizza oven. Person in charge leaves them to thaw and forgot about them. Person in charge disposed of all packs.
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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by flip-top cooler blocked by gyro cone. Person in charge removed gyro cone from hand washing station.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of managers certification onsite.
Food stored on floor. Observed unwashed produce on floor. Person in charge moved produce from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled 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.