JOINT BAGEL COMPANY
389 PASEO REYES DR STE 201, Saint Augustine FL 32095 · 904 303 0438
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged cream cheeses and orange juice missing any labels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf's in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Employee making food at grill cracked raw shell eggs with gloved hands then used the same gloved hands to place sliced cheese on sandwich that does not have any raw animal product in sandwich without changing gloves or washing between tasks.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. All items containing raw cold smoked salmon are not identified on menu board behind front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food handlers on cook line making sandwiches and cooking food on grill.
Stored food not covered. Pan with cooked bacon on counter next to register with customer regularly walk up to and order food, lid placed on pan.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : frontline.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket by frontline shelf near single service.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in cooler door frame.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service coffee filters under plumbing frontline sink. Moved by manager.
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F,45F,44F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler under flattop grill, per manager drawers have been consistently open for several hours. cream cheese (51F,46F,45F - Cold Holding) in display grab and go reach in cooler at front counter, per operator cooler was stocked several hours prior. half and half (64F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter near drive through area, per employee half and half is consistently taken in and out of cooler and per manager half and half does not last more then a couple of hours, half and half placed on time control. butter blend (71F,72F - Cold Holding) sitting out on both sides of reach in cooler make table on cook line, per manager both butters have been sitting out for several hours and butters are usually used up within a couple of hours, butter placed on time control.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The only certified food manager's certifications for the entire establishment are both expired. Scott Keeperman, expired 11/7/2023. Patrick Beatty, expired 11/17/2023.
Jul 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F,45F,44F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler under flattop grill, per manager drawers have been consistently open for several hours. cream cheese (51F,46F,45F - Cold Holding) in display grab and go reach in cooler at front counter, per operator cooler was stocked several hours prior. half and half (64F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter near drive through area, per employee half and half is consistently taken in and out of cooler and per manager half and half does not last more then a couple of hours, half and half placed on time control. butter blend (71F,72F - Cold Holding) sitting out on both sides of reach in cooler make table on cook line, per manager both butters have been sitting out for several hours and butters are usually used up within a couple of hours, butter placed on time control.
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. Establishment holding raw shell eggs on time control and per manager they write time on flat of eggs, no marking present, operator switched to using a specific time frame for eggs.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The only certified food manager's certifications for the entire establishment are both expired. Scott Keeperman, expired 11/7/2023. Patrick Beatty, expired 11/17/2023.
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/ 10 food handlers present and all manager certifications are expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over large oven in back prep area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over stacks of sliced cheese in walk in cooler.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line,raw salmon stored over container of tuna salad. Operator relocated the raw salmon.
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food stored on floor. Case of beverages for customers stored on the floor in the office area. Operator relocated the beverages to the correct storage height.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance spots. Operator began to clean the door gasket.
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.