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HEMINGWAY HOUSE

54 CHARLOTTE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 9047704059

Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats14
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6502132
Grade history
AUG 23
JUL 24
DEC 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Dec 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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
Intermediate/11-27-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no current food managers for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/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. Observed no proof of food handler training for food employees hired more than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed water stored on floor of storage room. Person in charge moved water off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager certification observed.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on white refrigerator soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4

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.