O'STEENS RESTAURANT
205 ANASTASIA BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-829-6974
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of fruit salad with dent along seam in walk in cooler.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up shrimp shell from floor with gloved hands, then continued working with food without hand wash. Spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In double door reach in freezer uncooked chicken tenders in open packaged stored over uncovered container of raw shrimp. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at sink near breading room pass through lower than flood plain, no vacuum breaker on hose. Person in charge raised.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans baked in walk in cooler made yesterday stored above cooling hot items at 44F. Person in charge states cooling items have been in unit for short period of time. Moved beans to other location in walk in cooler.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds salad, dressings, shrimp, on time, not indicated on time paper work. Person in charge updated during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles with spic and span, chemicals per person in charge in breading room, at sink in kitchen unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth in direct contact with bread in warmer in kitchen. Person in charge added barrier during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor under counter where bag in box storage is located. Person in charge discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at server area with mold like substance buildup. Also, gaskets of lowboy breaded reach in cooler with mold like substance accumulation. Also, can opener exterior with debris accumulated. Person in charge pulled to clean.
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener near soup station has build up on blade.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter with liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dark mold like substance.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 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 in reach in cooler in kitchen no date mark operator not sure when opened.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can openers in kitchen soiled. Operator took to dish area for cleaning.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in prep room cleaning items inside. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Underneath soda machine nozzle area soiled.
May 9, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in employees restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator discarded.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven handle. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Back splash of soda machine soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelve on cookline soiled.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf above food products in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on soiled apron/ towel on waistband, then handle clean plates to plate food. Also, observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes, then clean dishes without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Pies sold at establishment purchased from Puddin and Pie. Person in charge provided hand written invoice. Unable to provide license for establishment, not on DACS search.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels in direct contact with fried products.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw beef patties stored over ready to eat sauces. Also, in reach in freezer, raw bacon no longer commercially packaged stored over fries. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed several hoses lower than flood plain in several sinks in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Pies sold at establishment purchased from Puddin and Pie. Person in charge provided hand written invoice. Unable to provide license for establishment, not on DACS search.
Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is adding vinegar to canned beets to extend the shelf life beyond 7 days. Beets dated 8/31 observed during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds shrimp, scallops breaded on line and in back breading room on time, and hush puppy mix on time on line. Unable to provide time paperwork. Provided to operator during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles with bleach, spic and span unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth in direct contact with biscuits.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on shelf with food products. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment has no mop sink. Is currently utilizing drain outside back of establishment by walk in coolers per person in charge.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no chemical test kit available for chlorine dish machine. Person in charge stated they will order more.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on shelf in prep area while employee is peeling shrimp.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on four door cooler torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed three plastic containers of food on floor in walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed all food containers on milk crates.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in four door cooler, flip-top cooler, and single door reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Mar 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer was empty. Person in charge replaced and it tested at 75ppm.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels lining lettuce containers. Person in charge removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In side room raw chicken over shell eggs. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose in dish is hanging below the rim.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 door; cheese 48F, shrimp salad 45F; ( - Cold Holding) In cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 door; cheese 48F, shrimp salad 45F; ( - Cold Holding) In cooler overnight.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on wrong spot on hose out back.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag and keys on shelf over clean dishes. Person in charge removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go boxes on floor. Single service soufflé cups on floor. Person in charge removed all.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In side room; flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
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.