OLD CITY HOUSE INN&RESTARUANT
115 CORDOVA ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-315-8582
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No CFM For the food manager. A food manager showed up with a card during inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu; ceviche and pan seared tune not identified as being raw.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only Barbara Clement has a food safety certificate.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on side of reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed tape.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone plug on prep table. Person in charge moved charger.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the lowboy reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
Food stored on floor. New 5 gallon container of oil on floor by dry storage rack.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in flour. Person in charge removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of storage shelf has plastic tape on it that is peeling off. Person in charge peeled plastic off.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed traditional ceviche missing identifier on menus indicating that it is raw.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers torn. Observed duct tape used to repair top of deep freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line cooler gaskets heavily soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee start peeling potatoes without washing them first. Discussed with employee and person in charge. Employee washed potatoes.
Nov 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed only one total hand washing station inside kitchen. Attempted to look up plans go verify hand washing station and could not find plans on file.
Sep 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed only one total hand washing station inside kitchen. Attempted to look up plans go verify hand washing station and could not find plans on file.
Jul 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed only one total hand washing station inside kitchen. Attempted to look up plans go verify hand washing station and could not find plans on file.
Apr 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed only one total hand washing station inside kitchen. Attempted to look up plans go verify hand washing station and could not find plans on file.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and small reach in cooler on cook line torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris. Observed interior of refrigerator shelves soiled with food debris.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection 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. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food employee rinse coffee carafe in hand washing station. Discussed with employee.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to fix top of deep freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler, reach in freezer torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor near prep table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside deep freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and deep freezer soiled with food debris.
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above ready to eat cooked shrimp in reach in cooler. Person in charge placed tuna below ready to eat food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic cloves in oil (72F - Cold Holding) left on prep table over night per person in charge. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic cloves in oil (72F - Cold Holding) left on prep table over night per person in charge. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two chemical spray bottles filled with sanitizer hanging in side of clean plate storage racks. Person in charge moved spray bottles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda fountain gun at bar soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand washing station to fill up water container. Discussed with employee.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank next to ice machine at back door unsecured.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining plate storage shelves. In dish washing area.
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made fresh garlic oil sauce stored in walk-in cooler with date mark of 6/12. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed mosquito fogged stored on top of ice machine. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed fogged from top of ice machine.
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
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 training for food employee hired more than 60 days. Person in charge has books and scheduled training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made fresh garlic oil sauce stored in walk-in cooler with date mark of 6/12. See stop sale.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle with off yellow liquid missing common name label. Person in charge added bleach label to bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank near back door unsecured. Discussed with person in charge.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soon in 81F water. Discussed with person in charge.
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.