ORIGINAL CAFE ELEVEN
501 A1A BEACH BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-460-9311
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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OCT 24
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 30 live flying insects near beer station behind bar. 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connection out back no vacuum breaker.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches near office/dry storage area. Operator cleaned up.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at front counter wet nesting.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind underneath equipment and walk in freezer soiled with old food debris. Operator cleaned walk in freezer floor.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dark like mold build up.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cookline shelves have food build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in far right reach in cooler. Operator wiped out.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Aug 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Dair expired.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at front counter near drink machine wet nesting.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in shelves rusted.
Aug 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 Dented can of black olives.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 30 live flying insects near beer station behind bar. 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table pan in kitchen. Operator reheated all food items to proper temperatures. rice (90F-171 - Hot Holding); vegetable soup (101F-180- Hot Holding); tomato bisque (94F-201- Hot Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Dair expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop. Operator discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at front counter near drink machine wet nesting.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cut fruit. Operator reorganized.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in shelves rusted.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by trash can. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked containers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves closest to grill station shelves rust pitted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers and tomatoes stored over ready to eat container of mashed potatoes. Operator re organized.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Oct 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 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 container of canned corn dated 10-13-24. Operator discarded container of corn.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 container of sprouts temperature at 60F. Employee stated that sprouts were in cooler over night. Employee discarded sprouts.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts in reach in cooler overnight per employee 60F. Sprouts discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing in kitchen by double doors, blocked by a trash can. Employee moved trash can.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed milk in reach in cooler behind bar, milk not dated. Employee stated milk was opened Sunday around 10:00.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with water dripping from ceiling onto unwashed fruit.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple co2 tanks outside by beer cooler not secured.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. One employee drink on top of counter on cook line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic containers broken on the corners.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Box of pineapples and melons in walk in cooler exposed to drip from ceiling. Box moved to shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed cans of drinks stored on floor behind bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can rack with debris buildup. Also observed on exterior of broiler has grease buildup. Observed interior of ovens with debris buildup buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic bottle of soy bean oil on cook line over reach in cooler not labeled.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, potatoes(50F - Cooling); pasta salad (67F - Cooling ). Items weee stored in large, deep, covered containers to cool and stacked on top of each other. Operator state's potatoes were cooked last night at 6PM. Also, operator states pasta salad was made last night at 6PM, states both items were in cooler overnight.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. On cook line, tuna salad date marked 4/24/24. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, potatoes(50F - Cooling); pasta salad (67F - Cooling ). Items weee stored in large, deep, covered containers to cool and stacked on top of each other. Operator state's potatoes were cooked last night at 6PM. Also, operator states pasta salad was made last night at 6PM, states both items were in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, Reach in cooler used for coffee cream and milk, milk (47F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding). Operator states they brought from small Reach in cooler at font counter at approximately 8:00 AM. Also stated they had been in and out of cooler during rush. Ambient temperature reads 42.7F. Operator moved to walk in cooler, milk and cream retemp 45 min lapse 43F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On make line, above flip top salad cooler, febreeze and powder supplements stored above line.
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler, potatoes(50F - Cooling); pasta salad (67F - Cooling ). Items weee stored in large, deep, covered containers to cool and stacked on top of each other. Operator state's potatoes were cooked last night at 6PM. Also, operator states pasta salad was made last night at 6PM, states both items were in cooler overnight.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen large trash can blocking access to hand sink.
Equipment in poor repair. At front service counter, reach in freezer (smoothie freezer) gasket is torn and in disrepair.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. On make line, behind flip top salad cooler, wall is soiled. In kitchen, multiple ceiling tiles are soiled with debris and grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, underneath flat top grill is soiled with grease and food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple Reach in coolers in establishment have soiled gaskets and food debris buildup on door interior.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed tomatoes store over ready to eat hummus.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection 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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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. See stop sale. On prep counter across from grill, bowl of pancake mix not properly time marked. Employee time marked during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to grill, sausage gravy (126F - Hot Holding) reheated to 140F;; cooked potatoes (98F - Hot Holding) reheated to 176F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In roll top cooler next to grill, half n half opened more than 24 hours ago per employee not date marked. Employee dated during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In roll top cooler next to grill, soufflé cup used as scoop in salsa. Employee removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On the cook line, ceiling vents soiled with grease accumulation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind cook line, food buildup on floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, multiple tiles cracked.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. walk-in freezer located inside walk-in cooler has ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On back wall counter, toaster has grease buildup.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, stacks of plastic Togo lids not stored inverted for protection. Employee inverted lids.
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.