ROYAL ST AUGUSTINE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
301 ROYAL ST AUGUSTINE PKWY, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-824-4653
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed frog on floor of dry storage room near CO2 tank. Person in charge removed frog with broom.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023000217 | Sep 7, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 | $400 |
| 5--2014052680 | Dec 17, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar are soiled. Bar person cleaned nozzles.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar is not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar and in kitchen, co2 tanks not secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on ice machine is torn.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in kitchen near mop.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. With dead leaves and debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked across from hand washing sink in kitchen. Part of tile is missing.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not upside down between uses. Ice bucket is hanging with the opening facing up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down on floor in kitchen.
Nov 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed hot dog roller at bar without cover or sneeze guard. Person in charge had employee place in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles spiked with food debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor of kitchen. Observed one dead roach stuck in oil/grease near fryers.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet missing at triple sink in bar. Observed water leaking from missing faucet.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at bar under sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of kitchen soiled with oil, dirt, and old food debris
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler, large single door reach in cooler, walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed interior of hand washing station in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Beer Walk-in cooler individual butter case (45F - Cold Holding) person in charge stated they have not used butter since closing down kitchen. Person in charge disposed of butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beer Walk-in cooler individual butter case (45F - Cold Holding) person in charge stated they have not used butter since closing down kitchen. OIC disposed of butter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers handles and microwave handles soiled with grease and food debris.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light coming from and surrounding back door while back door is closed.
Floor and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in kitchen soiled with grease/oil and food debris. Observed walls on cook line soiled with grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance on reach in coolers and flip-top coolers
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam single service articles on floor at bar. Person in charge placed on shelf off floor. Observed single service items in storage room on floor.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dog (113F - Hot Holding); hot dog (123F - Hot Holding) on hot dog rollers at bar since 1200 per person in charge. Person in charge turned up burner to front part of hot dog roller machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris.
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. Observed some food employees missing certificate.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue and yellow liquid filled spray bottles at bar missing labels.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light showing from left, right, and bottom sides of exterior back door.
Apr 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3lb can of olives with dented top seam and dented side seam.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on cloth towel after washing hands. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge added paper towels to hand washing station.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed frog on floor of dry storage room near CO2 tank. Person in charge removed frog with broom.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed main flip-top cooler: ham (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (52F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (59F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); slaw (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) left in flip-top cooler over night per person in charge. No temperature logs available. Person in charge unsure when coolers ambient temperature rises to 56F. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed main flip-top cooler: ham (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (52F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (59F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); slaw (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) left in flip-top cooler over night per person in charge. No temperature logs available. Person in charge unsure when coolers ambient temperature rises to 56F. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Observed deli slicer on prep table soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed both hand washing stations in kitchen missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels to one station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed both hand washing station missing soap. Person in charge added soap to one hand washing station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles at bar filled with blue and clear liquid missing common name label.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in dry storage room next to plastic cutlery box.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and cracked by kitchen entrance.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag n box stored on floor in dry storage. Person in charge placed bag n box on shelves. Observed plastic jug of cooking oil on floor in dry storage room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed toaster soiled with food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing station by double wooden doors missing hand washing sign. Person in charge found sign in paper holder on wall and placed it by the hand washing station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed one case of foam containers and one case of plastic cutlery stored on floor in dry storage.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusty.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee date mark food, dispose of food and deposit pan in triple sink, put gloves on and start preparing more red sauce without hand wash. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler: slaw (50F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (58F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler. Ambient air of cooler is 41.7F. Person in charge placed food in walk-in cooler to cool.
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 can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Observed toaster on prep table soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by triple sink and fan blocked by first aid kits and tools.
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.
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. Observed one kitchen employee hired over 60 days missing food handler.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for cook to order foods. Person in charge hung provided copy.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed red sauce in reach in cooler not date marked. Person in charge stated it was from two days prior to inspection but voluntarily disposed of sauce.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with blue and clear liquid near ice machine without common name labels. Employee added labels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black plastic cup used to scoop red sauce. Person in charge threw away cup.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils and food pan stored on floor next to storage rack. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed both items in triple sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed visible daylight on bottom and sides of exterior back door when door is closed.
Floor, walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in corner by hand washing station, under storage rack next to cook line, and floor under cook line soiled with grease and food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed 7 bag n box sodas on floor in dry storage. Observed one plastic bucket on floor in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler, single door reach in cooler, reach in freezer, walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed non-food contact portion of fryer soiled with built up grease and food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed several boxes of single service cups on floor in dry storage room. Person in charge started placing product on shelves.
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.