GOURMET GARDEN
17 CUNA ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 9043044098
Last inspected Jul 1, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 36 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 small flying insects
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Disciplinary actions
7 cases · $2,860
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023070961 | Oct 27, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 | $400 |
| 5--2019019035 | Apr 9, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 | $800 |
| 5--2018030657 | Apr 30, 2018 | Jul 12, 2018 | $300 |
| 5--2016058476 | Dec 21, 2016 | Mar 3, 2017 | — |
| 5--2015046024 | Oct 17, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 | $800 |
| 5--2015036070 | Jul 20, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $160 |
| 5--2015042562 | Sep 24, 2015 | Oct 8, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 small flying insects
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed main kitchen exterior door not self closing. Discussed options to person in charge.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection 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 half n half opened Sunday not date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lamb stock made last Friday not date marked. Person in charge added date mark.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed main entrance to kitchen not self closing.
Jun 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed one case of water on floor Observed one bag of unwashed onions on floor. Person in charge placed on shelves.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves soiled with old food.
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 person in charge missing food handler certificate
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Main kitchen door not self closing and no screen door present.
Oct 27, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor left of reach in cooler. Observed approximately 7 rodent droppings on floor left reach in freezer. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on floor under triple sink. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on window sill behind stoves. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on floor in between flip-top cooler and stove. Observed 1 rodent dropping on prep table next to air fryer.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food prep table next to fryer soiled from rodent droppings. 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 person in charge missing food handler certificate
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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in flip-top cooler made couple day prior per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed no cove molding and holes in wall near floor under triple sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Main kitchen door not self closing and no screen door present.
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.