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2310 SR 16, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.823.8636

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats18
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6501532
Grade history
JAN 24
APR 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in top drawer of breakfast buffet. Person in charge killed roach
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2020000340Oct 9, 2019Jan 15, 2020$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 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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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no current proof of food manager training available.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Person in charge needs more time Time Extended
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed individual yogurt (49F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding) on front counter in reach in cooler. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 60F. Person in charge does not know how long reach in cooler ambient has been above 41F. Food stays in reach in cooler until consumed. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual yogurt (49F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding) on front counter in reach in cooler. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 60F. Person in charge does not know how long reach in cooler ambient has been above 41F. Food stays in reach in cooler until consumed. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no current proof of food manager training available.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed one food employee food handler certification is a photocopied certificate.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in top drawer of breakfast buffet. Person in charge killed roach
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jan 11, 2024 · Observed approximately one live roach and 12 dead roaches on glue trap located under microwave. Person in charge disposed of glue trap. Time Extended
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge added more bleach. Retested at 50ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes in sanitizing side of triple sink at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge added more bleach. Retested at 50ppm chlorine. Person in charge sanitized dishes in triple sink after correcting sanitation concentration.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in top drawer of breakfast buffet. Person in charge killed roach
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed open can of breakfast gravy sitting on triple sink. Left out after opening for approximately 1 hour per person in charge.
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.