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MAGNOLIA AVE EMPORIUM

31 WILLIAMS ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.501.6240

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6500980
Grade history
JAN 24
MAR 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed two live small flying insects behind front counter.
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front. Person in charge labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezers have ice accumulation in them.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plate and bowls not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed two live small flying insects behind front counter.
High priority/35A-02-7
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
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on deep freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed gaskets on refrigerators soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed three sets of double doors opened without the use of screens or air curtains. Discussed with person in charge, doors closed and person in charge will research air curtains.
Basic/35B-05-4
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Microwave soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored on floor. Observed one case of plastic water bottles on floor. Employee move water off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.