MILLTOP TAVERN
19 ST GEORGE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 604.829.2329
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on side of establishment on top of an electrical box and PVC pipes, near mop sink.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; fish 48F. Per person in charge fish just went into cooler. Placed it into freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled. Person in charge cleaned slicer.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Sitting in back outside Co2 tank not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table. Person in charge moved drink.
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In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge moved cloth.
Dec 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over top ready to eat chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed chicken wings on top shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cardboard cases of food on floor in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottoms of flip-top cooler.
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish in reduced oxygen packaging not removed while thawing. Person in charge removed fish from packaging during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Nov 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) double panned and above chill line in reach in cooler for less than 1hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed on ice to cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at second floor bar soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at bar missing paper towels person in charge added paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of plastics water on floor in walk-in cooler under shelf. Person in charge placed on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic flaps on walk-in cooler entrance soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed upstairs bar soda gun holster not draining. Person in charge unclogged drain
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on side of establishment on top of an electrical box and PVC pipes, near mop sink.
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on side of establishment on top of an electrical box and PVC pipes, near mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa (50F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler top cooler double panned and above chill line. Suggested ice to person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of salsa.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at bar blocked by thawing mixer. Person in charge removed mixer from hand washing station.
Food stored on floor. Observed one case of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters on cook line soiled with grease. Observed gaskets on small reach and walk-in cooler in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach in cooler; fish 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Fish in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler; fish 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Fish in cooler overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris on underneath of slicer blade. Nozzles on outside of bar are soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to-go containers on floor in upstairs storage area.
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.