MANATEE CAFE
525 SR 16 #106, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-826-0210
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 17 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches crawling on floor in waiting area by point of sale counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025077841 | Aug 14, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2025072513 | Aug 1, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.26. Person in charge renewed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out 30 minutes; Milk 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge put back into cooler.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on butter sitting out. Person in charge time stamped.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday morning not dated. Person in charge dated.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water purifier attached to hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Potatoes in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Staffs employee trading has all expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen are dusty and have grease in them.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape tape being used to tape liner on bottoms of prep tables.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf under flat top grill not smooth and easily cleanable.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in front of cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in face down in mop sink.
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In bottom of reach in cooler overnight; Chicken 45F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of reach in cooler overnight; Chicken 45F
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owners food certificate expired in February 2026.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom of dish shelf is rusted.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Person in charge messed with hot water and he got hot water to work.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen are soiled with grease.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Dust tape used to tape down plastic lining on lower shelves.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under 2 cutting boards. Person in charge removed rags.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has food debris inside. Person in charge wiped clean.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge hung up to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge moved sanitizer bucket.
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station on both sides of ware washing area missing paper towels. Person in charge does not have correct type for dispenser. Discussed with adding any paper towels to area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles on cook line soiled with grease.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches inside utilities box on wall near refrigerator. No other dead roaches observed in establishment. Person in charge cleaned area during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on both flip-top coolers soiled with food debris.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed glass on front door bowed and cracked leaving a gap where vermin can enter. Observed gap beneath back exterior door with visible light.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fire suppression system on cook line heavily soiled with grease.
Aug 15, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 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 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two(2) live roaches crawling on wall in lobby. Observed one(1) live roaches crawling on molding in lobby. Observed one(1) live roach in wall outlet near potatoes Observed approximately four(4) live roaches in gasket of walk-in cooler Observed one(1) live roach crawling on side of walk-in cooler. Observed approximately six(6) live roaches under triple sink crawling on floor.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two(2) dead roaches on seats in lobby. Observed four(4) dead roaches on floor under triple sink. Observed one(1) dead roach in gasket of reach in cooler. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor behind reach in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and walk-in coolers soiled.
Aug 8, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
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 five(5) live roaches under shelf above convection ovens. Observed two(2) live roaches on conduit line above flip-top cooler Observed two(2) live roaches on wall to the right of cook line above flip-top cooler Observed approximately four(4) live roaches crawling in between flip-top cooler and wall to the right of cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor behind point of sale system Observed two(2) dead roaches in lobby behind picture frames.
Aug 7, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
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 five(5) live roaches under shelf above convection ovens. Observed two(2) live roaches on conduit line above flip-top cooler Observed two(2) live roaches on wall to the right of cook line above flip-top cooler Observed approximately four(4) live roaches crawling in between flip-top cooler and wall to the right of cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor behind point of sale system Observed two(2) dead roaches in lobby behind picture frames.
Aug 2, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
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 five(5) live roaches under shelf above convection ovens. Observed two(2) live roaches on conduit line above flip-top cooler Observed two(2) live roaches on wall to the right of cook line above flip-top cooler Observed approximately four(4) live roaches crawling in between flip-top cooler and wall to the right of cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor behind point of sale system Observed two(2) dead roaches in lobby behind picture frames.
Aug 1, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 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 priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five(5) live roaches under shelf above convection ovens. Observed two(2) live roaches on conduit line above flip-top cooler Observed two(2) live roaches on wall to the right of cook line above flip-top cooler Observed approximately four(4) live roaches crawling in between flip-top cooler and wall to the right of cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on flip-top cooler heavily stained with food debris.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in between prep tables and hand washing sink by dish machine with water in 73-74F range. Hot water handles freely spin.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor behind point of sale system Observed two(2) dead roaches in lobby behind picture frames.
Floors, walls, and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in kitchen soiled with food debris. Observed kitchen walls on cook line heavily soiled with grease. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease and dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris.
Feb 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stand up glass door reach in cooler: butter (46F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding); vegan butter (64F - Cold Holding); half n half (67F - Cold Holding); ambient air (49F); quinoa salad (64F - Cooling) person in charge believes the door has been opened for 30 mins while portioning dressings. Person in charge put case of butter in flip-top cooler too cool and dressings on time control.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed tightly packed cut tomatoes, large deep bowl of house made hummus in walk-in cooler cooling. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler is 45F due to large number of items cooling and staff opening door. Discussed with person in charge better options for cooling. Person in charge started having employee portion hummus in smaller containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by dish machine missing paper towels.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipment in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple coolers heavily soiled with food debris
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed vent cover on condenser unit in walk-in cooler soiled with dust and black/green mold like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed condensing unit in walk-in cooler leaking into pan.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washing employee go from filling dish rack with dirty dishes to empty clean and sanitized dish rack without hand washing. Discussed with person in charge and employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flip-top cooler cutting board heavily stained with food debris.
Floors, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ceiling in kitchen soiled with grease and dust.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall behind mop sick damaged by water. Observed wall behind dish machine damaged by water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven heavily soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris. Observed sides of flip-top cooler near wall soiled with grease and food debris.
Silverware/utensils/food containers dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dish washer employee drying food contact containers with a cloth after running them through the dishwasher. Discussed with person in charge and employee.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed interior condenser vent in walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Mar 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under triple sink and dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets in kitchens reach in coolers and walk-in cooler soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black/green mold like substance hanging from condenser vent in walk-in cooler.
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee mix dish soap and bleach to scrub cutting board, rinse off cutting board, then place cutting board on drying rack. Discussed with employee proper wash rinse sanitizing procedures. Cutting board was placed back in triple sink to be sanitized after lunch rush.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches crawling on floor in waiting area by point of sale counter.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one raw shell egg cracked in reach in cooler near cook line. Discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled and stained with food debris. Observed dead roach on top of flip-top cooler next to wall. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge cleaned corner of flip-top cooler were dead roach was observed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool inside hand washing station near triple sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine dish machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding under triple sink missing.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor next to flip-top cooler and wall on cook line. Observed one dead roach on side of flip-top cooler and wall on cook line. Person in charge cleaned and removed dead roaches.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to keep oven door closed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, keys, and money on prep table next to ovens,microwaves, and juicers.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handle on hand washing station next to cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under triple sink and dish machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under equipment making it hard to keep floor clean.
Floors, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors on cook line, under equipment heavily soiled with food debris and utensils. Observed walls in kitchen soiled with food splatters. Observed ceiling above cook line heavily soiled with grease and dust.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed conveyor belt toaster's interior heavily soiled with food debris. Observed both ovens interiors soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets in kitchens reach in coolers and walk-in cooler soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed both flip-top cooler shelves soiled with food debris m
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black/green mold like substance hanging from condenser vent in walk-in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water pipe coming out of wall to feed triple sink leaking on to floor. Observed dish machine water intake pipe leaking on to floor.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food employee bare hand contact vegetables while cutting the vegetables and feeding the vegetables into juicer. Juice is being served without any heat being applied. Spoke to employee immediately and they washed hands and placed gloves on. No visible contamination observed.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked raw shell egg in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar glass brushes inside hand washing station near dish machine.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed two certifications for current employees missing trainer info. Discussed with person in charge.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding under mop sink missing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee lotion and cellphone above drink station. Discussed with employee.
Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walls in prep area of kitchen soiled with food debris. Observed ceiling through out kitchen soiled with dust and grease. Observed floor under equipment soiled with old food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on expo reach in cooler and cook line reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black/green mold like substance hanging from condenser fan in walk-in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking water out of condenser fan vent in walk-in cooler.
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.