LICKLE MOBAY JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
1968 US 1 S, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 904.217.3782
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 15 live roaches behind cooler in kitchen and 1 in men's rest room toilet.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and operating without a license. Person in charge applied and needs to comply callback to be issued a license.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect in kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two lives roaches that crawled from under the bathroom vanity in women's restroom. The restrooms are located in a back hallway away from the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stand up reach in cooler: Mac n cheese (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); stew (51F - Cold Holding) person in charge stated they keep going in and out of reach in cooler. Ambient kitchen temperature 89F. Ambient reach in cooler temperature 42F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no approved sanitizer available for triple sink. Person in charge went to store and returnee with plain bleach.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on wall in lobby by counter. Observed four dead roaches on floor in men's restroom Observed six dead roaches on floor and in vanity of women restroom. Person in charge had employee sweep and clean all dead roaches. The restrooms are located in a back hallway away from the kitchen.
Jan 27, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 15 live roaches behind cooler in kitchen and 1 in men's rest room toilet.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in kitchen between cooler.
Jan 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 15 live roaches behind cooler in kitchen and 1 in men's rest room toilet.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in kitchen between cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back exterior door.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with old food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled with food splash.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves in slider door cooler has dark mold like build up.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers on shelves rust pitted in kitchen.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer 0ppm. Operator remade 100 ppm.
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 in cooler operator says it was open a couple days ago not dated. Operator dated
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator brought a self dispenser soap container to sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap at bottom.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rust pitted.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen by stove.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork that was prepared on site no date marked.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of exterior door to kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove top and wall area around stove with debris buildup. Filters in hood system has grease buildup.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kits at establishment
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in men's bathroom
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 2 ceiling tiles in kitchen area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cans of soda and coconut milk on floor behind bar
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 microwaves on shelf by oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen has debris buildup All shelves in kitchen has debris buildup Both reach in coolers in kitchen has food debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust on surface. Reach in cooler in kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in bucket that is full of dirty water
Oct 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to microwave, pork chops (67F - Cold Holding) Operator stated pork chops had been taken out of reach-in cooler less then one hour prior to be reheated. Operator reheated pork chops to 180F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on counter next to microwave, beans and rice (105F - Hot Holding) Operator stated food had been on counter for less than 1 hr and reheated to 202F. At front counter in reach in heated display, beef empanadas (120F - Hot Holding) Operator stated empanadas had been in heated display for approximately 3 hours and reheated to 202F. Provided operator with time as a public health control paperwork to possible keep empanadas on time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White reach in chest freezer in hallway has food debris in bottom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom hand washing sink has no paper towels. Operator changed paper towels during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelf under microwave at kitchen entrance has food debris.
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.