KOOKABURRA
4265 A1A S, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904.209-9391
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 36 points better than where it started.
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. Emailed operator document. Document was printed and posted during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022011748 | Feb 28, 2022 | Jun 17, 2022 | $250 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Shared bathroom door not self closing.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in center of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust build up.
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at front counter damage.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves in kitchen have light build up.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Open gallon of milk from yesterday per operator not dated. Operator dated 6/30/25.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink with dirty dishes on top. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen in disrepair and vents soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket damage front counter area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields missing in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves in kitchen soiled.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood in liquor room storage not sealed.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in multiple containers of spices a round plastic container with no handle used for a scoop. Operator removed from spices.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a tile missing in kitchen. Operator stated that they had a leak and had to take down tile. Operator stated that they will be replacing them soon.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards in kitchen with groves and no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed multiple tiles and vents in ceiling in kitchen with debris buildup.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 2 lights in kitchen with no shield. Operator stated that they broke and is waiting for new ones to be put in.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door to kitchen and back door to store room not self closing.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed on shelves in liquor room.
Jul 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Behind front counter employee just dipped blender lid in sanitizer for only 2 seconds.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In front bar area, by hand washing sink, under soap dispenser, bottles of ice brew. In kitchen area on top of microwave, 2 multi purpose bottles. Employee moved bottles.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pooled eggs (52F,45F,50F - Cooling, after 30 minutes 45F, 48F,51F) in large deep covered and stacked plastic containers in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee put in ice baths.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At hand wash sink in prep area, mop head on hot and cold handles. Employee in kitchen moved mop head.
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/ 4 food handlers present. Not a food handler manager on site. Food handler manager showed up during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, by 3 compartment sink, bottle of soap not labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has last years license displayed behind front counter.
Employee with soiled clothing. Employee in kitchen with soiled clothes.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Behind front counter 3 compartment sink set up as sanitizer,wash and then empty sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back storeroom soiled under rack. Also all vents in kitchen area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In bar area, under 3 compartment sink, debris buildup.
Open dumpster lid. Behind establishment both lids to dumpster open.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen and back door in storage room not self closing.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storeroom, box of single serve take out cups On floor. In Employee bathroom, in closet, box of paper towels on floor.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves in liquor room shelves not sealed.
Mar 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In prep area on can rack, coconut milk can dented/pinched on side.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In heated display case at front counter. veggo pie (125F - Hot Holding) employee stated items in case 3.75 hours, immediately placed in oven retemp veggo pie (169F - Hot Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep area handwash sink next to mop sink, mop handle blocking access. Employee moved mop.
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/ At arrivals for inspection five food handlers present, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter unlabeled spray bottle, manager identified as windex.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In back storage room ice bucket next to ice machine not inverted.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In prep area on can rack, coconut milk can dented/pinched on side.
Equipment in poor repair. At front counter, 2 gaskets on reach in cooler torn.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the prep area dust build up on ceiling/ air vent above ovens.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks above triple sinks for dish drying have rust.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In secondary storage area single service cups stored in area with no ceiling and unsealed wood
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler in kitchen, meat sauced dated for 8 days. Operator corrected date.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, in glass display case, meat pies (119, 131F - Hot Holding) Operator stated pies had been out for 3.5 hours. Operator discarded at 4 hours and moved pies to time as a public health control. Emailed operator form.
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. Emailed operator document. Document was printed and posted during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen next to triple sink, employee hand wash sink obstructed by mop and mop bucket. Operator moved both.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. In dining room, half n half kept on time per operator. Time is tracked on iPad. No written procedures available. Emailed operator form.
Ceiling tile missing. Above prep table in kitchen, ceiling tile pushed to side.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and ceiling vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup. Also, walls throughout kitchen have dust buildup.
Clean linens stored on floor. In kitchen by microwave, bag of clean linens stored on floor. Operator moved linens.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At employee unisex bathroom, no covered receptacle.
Equipment in poor repair. At front counter over triple sink, white drying racks rusting and top coat peeling.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At dry storage area, back door has gap at bottom. Light visible.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage closet, case of plastic bottled margarita mix stored on the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. By prep table in kitchen, multiple bulk containers of sugar and flour have handle laying in food. Operator removed handle.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At employee bathroom in utility closet, toilet paper stored on floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter above coffee maker, coffee filters stored not protected. Operator moved filters to cabinet.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at back of kitchen, unwashed strawberries stored over ready to eat cauliflower and broccoli. Operator moved food to appropriate shelves.
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.