RENDEZVOUS WINE & FOOD BAR
106 ST GEORGE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · (604)824-1090
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through grease trap under triple sink at bar. Observed waste water coming out of bar grease trap when triple sink is drained. Person in charge ceased using triple sink at bar and is diverting all dish washing into kitchen. Person in charge is calling for service for grease trap.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020002151 | Jan 3, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; 2nd white reach in cooler upstairs; cheese(shredded and sliced), cream cheese, Brie cheese 56F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; 2nd white reach in cooler upstairs; cheese(shredded and sliced), cream cheese, Brie cheese 56F; ( - Cold Holding)
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table. Person in charge removed drink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers on floor in upstairs dry storage. Person in charge moved containers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in mop bucket. At foot of stairs going upstairs.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Turkey in hand washing sink. Person in charge moved turkey.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 1 staff has certificate.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front little reach in cooler shelf is soiled.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside shelves of refrigerator in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven and panini press soiled with grease and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on refrigerators soiled with food debris.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by sanitation bucket. Person in charge moved bucket.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in kitchen soiled with grease and dust.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair inside of refrigerator.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed press and convection oven soiled with grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and refrigerator soiled with food debris.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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 food handler training for any current employee.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through grease trap under triple sink at bar. Observed waste water coming out of bar grease trap when triple sink is drained. Person in charge ceased using triple sink at bar and is diverting all dish washing into kitchen. Person in charge is calling for service for grease trap.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink. Discussed with person in charge and they rehashed hands in hand washing station.
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 boards on triple sink stained with black streaks and 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 proof of food handler training for any current employee.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair inside of white refrigerator.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under bar triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on white refrigerator soiled with food debris.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles at bar and pass through window area stored hanging off shelf next to single service plastic ware. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottles.
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen area used to store the empty sanitizer buckets. Sanitizer buckets removed from the hand wash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection no current license available, only the alcohol license posted. Operator has license on phone to be posted in establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line has torn cooler door gaskets.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Used spatula stored under panini press in the main cook line. Operator removed the spatula.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upstairs storage reach in freezer has debris build up in the door gasket.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall/shelf area behind flat top grill has food grease residue staining.
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