ODD BIRDS COCKTAIL LOUNGE AND KITCHEN
200 ANASTASIA BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-342-8378
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 18 live flying insects at bar area and 7 in back storage area, and 3 in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket on cookline hanging off.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment throughout establishment have old food debris or build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with build up at left cooler on cookline and bar cooler for drinks.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in fryer cooler has standing water at bottom interior.
May 29, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 18 live flying insects at bar area and 7 in back storage area, and 3 in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket on cookline hanging off.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment throughout establishment have old food debris or build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with build up at left cooler on cookline and bar cooler for drinks.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in fryer cooler has standing water at bottom interior.
May 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Kitchen dishwasher 0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 18 live flying insects at bar area and 7 in back storage area, and 3 in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket on cookline hanging off.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment throughout establishment have old food debris or build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with build up at left cooler on cookline and bar cooler for drinks.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in fryer cooler has standing water at bottom interior.
May 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate11 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. Kitchen dishwasher 0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 18 live flying insects at bar area and 7 in back storage area, and 3 in kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice at private bar station live flying insects found landing on ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink left entrance of cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice machine in back kitchen near drop station soiled with dark mold like build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink container on prep table. Operator discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket on cookline hanging off.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment throughout establishment have old food debris or build up.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Can sodas served to public stored on floor in back storage room. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelves on stand up reach in freezer.
Objectionable odors in wait station or other areas of the establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with build up at left cooler on cookline and bar cooler for drinks.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in fryer cooler has standing water at bottom interior.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored inside bucket of water not properly allowed to dry. Operator hung properly.
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Operator has garage style doors in front bar area of entrance and no air curtains for protection.
Oct 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both bulk ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Salad station reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers in kitchen gaskets soiled with build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in center of bar area shelves soiled with mold like substance.
Oct 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. Both bar and kitchen dishwasher sanitizer 0ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in kitchen with blue liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both bulk ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used to scoop Brussel sprouts. Operator discarded.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher at bar and in kitchen not sanitizing properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Salad station reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle at bar inside ice. Operator stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs hanging on oven handles on cook line. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers in kitchen gaskets soiled with build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in center of bar area shelves soiled with mold like substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on table in kitchen. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine above prep table. Operator removed.
Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher machine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator switched sanitizer and primed unit 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave soiled in kitchen. Operator had employee start cleaning.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice machine top interior soiled. Operator had employee to start cleaning.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher machine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator switched sanitizer and primed unit 100ppm.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee prepping salad eat a cherry tomato.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in deep reach in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine soiled. Operator had an employee to start cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm. Operator added more sanitizer 50 ppm.
Dec 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 package of thawed tuna on shelf in bottom of reach in cooler near ovens on cook line not out of package or cut open.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer on handle of oven on cook line. Operator removed spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of 2 ice machines in kitchen with mold like substance-like substance. Operator had employees clean during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed round container with no handle in container of flour on shelf under prep table on other side of cook line. Operator removed container.
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 1package of thawed tuna not removed from its reduced oxygen environment before being completely thawed. See stop sale.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet cloth on cutting board to flip top cooler across from fryers on cook line. Operator removed cloth.
Jun 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Observed: 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. Observed dishwasher,aching chlorine at 0ppm. Person in charge called for service. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed drink garnishes on bar without sneeze guard. Person in charge had bartender move off bar and away from where people sit. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 7 packages of salmon not removed from its reduced oxygen environment before being completely thawed. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb attached to wall on cook line missing vacuum breaker. Observed y splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards on flip-top coolers stained with food debris. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Togo container used to scoop bulk sugar. Person in charge removed to go container. Priority: Basic
Observed: 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 7 packages of salmon not removed from its reduced oxygen environment before being completely thawed. See stop sale. Priority: Basic
Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding on cook line coming apart from wall. Priority: Basic
Observed: Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair white Maytag freezer gaskets Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on salad flip-top cooler and cook line flip-top cooler torn. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed building up of ice in white Maytag freezer. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use ice scoop and bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop and ice buckets on top of soiled ice machine. Person in charge placed buckets in dish washing area. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed torn gaskets on coolers soiled either black/green mold like substance. Priority: Basic
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over bottled drinks in bar, person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cubans and garlic sauce dated 9/24. Truffle sauce dated 9/20.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb at kitchen with green hose attached. Also missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna served raw, drink served with raw egg white missing disclosure on menu.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum sealing meats in house, keeping sealed for longer than 48 hours.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork made Saturday and hot dogs opened 2 days ago missing date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Debris buildup along chute of large ice machine.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink with no lid or straw on shelf above prep area, person in charge removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment wet nesting at clean dish area.
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