HOMEWOOD SUITES & MARINA
10 PRAWN ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084
Last inspected Sep 29, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
AUG 24
SEP 25
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed waste water being deflected by floor drain grate onto floor when lots of soap is used. Discussed with engineering and they will look into a different option for grate. Person in charge had employee clean and sanitize floor
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed waste water being deflected by floor drain grate onto floor when lots of soap is used. Discussed with engineering and they will look into a different option for grate. Person in charge had employee clean and sanitize floor
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 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 no proof of a certified food manager or certified food manager training onsite.
Sep 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temp dishwasher reaching 155F after multiple cycles. Person in charge has triple sink set up.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of a certified food manager or certified food manager training onsite.
Sep 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temp dishwasher reaching 155F after multiple cycles. Person in charge has triple sink set up.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of a certified food manager or certified food manager training onsite.
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temp dishwasher reaching 155F after multiple cycles. Person in charge has triple sink set up.
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 mixed container of individual butter and cream cheese (48-52F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose Bibb with splitter and black attached hose missing vacuum breaker at the mop sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of a certified food manager or certified food manager training onsite.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for time control provided blank copy to person in charge.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (70F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding)on cold buffet not on time per person in charge verbal procedures. Person in charge will add to time paperwork. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of butter and cream cheese during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Could not locate written plan. Provide new copy to person in charge and they started filling out.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on single door reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Person in charge had employee start cleaning gaskets.
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.