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PENNY FARTHING INN

83 CEDAR ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · (407)334-5696

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6501240
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/24.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/25. Person in charge renewed license during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened within the week per person in charge not date marked. Person in charge applied date mark to milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/24.
High priority/50-17-3/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · Observed license still expired 6/1/2024 Admin Complaint
Jul 15, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/24.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cut fruit and cheeses. Person in charge placed eggs on bottom shelf of refrigerator.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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 proof of any food handler training for establishment.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling water damage above refrigerator.
Basic/36-32-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed Hand washing station left of double sink and double sinks faucets broken at mount surface. Both faucets loose.
Basic/29-08-4
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Observed milk in refrigerator opened two days prior to inspection per person in charge not date marked. Person in charge added date mark.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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 paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for time control. Provided Time control paper to person in charge
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed water damage on wall above refrigerator in kitchen.
Basic/36-24-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing station in kitchen. Provided paper copy and person in charge posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site

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.