HARBOR VIEW CAFE
16 AVENIDA MENENDEZ #A, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · (604)825-0193
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 7.15.26.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020013759 | Dec 6, 2019 | Jun 30, 2020 | $200 |
| 5--2015037154 | Aug 5, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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
Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 7.15.26.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in bin.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter pats 73F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above fill line; Tomatoes 51F, cheese 53F. Person in charge placed inside reach in cooler. Shell eggs received earlier sitting out; 68F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge put in reach in cooler. Butter pats 73F; ( - 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. No time on eggs, spinach, onions/peppers, mushrooms or cheese. Person in charge timed 7am.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken, hamburgers, ham not dated. Person in charge dated Monday.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse hanging on soda tank person in charge removed purse.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Ice has soda nozzle laying in it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of oven is soiled.
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2026Warning 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting on counter; Butter 74F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter; Butter 74F; ( - Cold Holding)
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 training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hollandaise, sausage, tomatoes, cheese not date. Person in charge dated all items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse hanging on oranges. Person in charge moved purse.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Oven is soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves under sink are soiled.
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cold smoked salmon above hard boiled eggs in refrigerator. Person in charge moved cold smoked salmon below ready to eat food.
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. Observed all food handler certification expired 3/2025. And 4/2025.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles near ice machine showing signs of water damage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in front of ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
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 and food debris.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Nescafé machine nozzle soiled with food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in men's restroom. Operator has let landlord know about issue and has maintain work orders for repairs.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor near flip-top cooler. Person in charge clean and removed from premises.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked near ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing station in men's restroom. Person in charge posted paper copy
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 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
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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 three expired certified food manager certifications with no others available.
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 three expired certified food manager certifications with no others available.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling showing signs of water damage above cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food above establishment food in reach in cooler. Person in charge disposed of personal food.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles on floor by floor drains cracked.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed both flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed large metal bowl in ice machine. Person in charge uses bowl to scoop ice into front counter ice bin. Discussed with person in charge.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair door of microwave above triple sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in front of oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler top reach in cooler and refrigerator soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs on griddle and proceeded to open reach in freezer and grab sausage links without glove change or hand wash. Discussed with employee and they changed gloves washed hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled with food stains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in center of kitchen. Debris collecting in void where tiles were. Water waste line for reach in cooler drains near void and can be kicked out of floor drain and fill void with water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line flip-top cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food and black/green mold like substance.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun holster missing for soda gun at front counter. Person in charge explained they had a hard time attaching holster to concrete counter top. Handy man was contracted to install and is in the process. Waste line drain has been installed for future holster.
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.