SALTWATER COWBOYS
299 DONDANVILLE RD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-471-2332
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by dish area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025059844 | Jun 17, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $600 |
| 5--2025005558 | Oct 16, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2023058326 | Aug 23, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $800 |
| 5--2019008202 | Feb 8, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flying insects in server area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6.1.26. Person in charge renewed during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside not in use oven on right sided cook line. Person in charge began killing and discarding.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Crab bisque made this morning at around 9:30 am per person in charge in warmer unmonitored at 89F. Unsure how long item has been out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab bisque made this morning at around 9:30 am per person in charge in warmer unmonitored at 89F. Unsure how long item has been out of temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored with liquor bottles. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb under dish pit area missing vacuum breaker and missing on either side of splitter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Items stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Items were removed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on top of reach in freezer on cook line on riser. Observed three dead roaches on floor to left of ice machine in open air bar past dry storage. Observed one dead roach on the floor under dry storage area. Person in charge began discarding, person in called pest control during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed on multiple areas of floor. No active leaks observed. Also, several tiles cracked, missing in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates in server area, gaskets of server area reach in coolers with mold like substance observed.
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets far right of kitchen main cook line in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves back kitchen has food residue and drink cooler shelves has a mold like substance build up.
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In far right small reach in cooler over night frog legs (60F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); catfish (62F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In far right small reach in cooler over night frog legs (60F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); catfish (62F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding)
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets far right of kitchen main cook line in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled with food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves back kitchen has food residue and drink cooler shelves has a mold like substance build up.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 live flying insects in kitchen area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach near kitchen entrance. Operator killed on site.
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cookline shelves rust pitted.
May 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 14 live flying insects 7 in dining area 7 in kitchen area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on pipe near ceiling in kitchen area.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani bucket sanitizer too strong 500+. Operator remade 200 ppm.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order. Operator organized before end of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen. Operator ran through dishwasher.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cookline shelves rust pitted.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in flip top cooler at 47F. Employee stated chicken was taken out of cooler at 4:00. Employee took chicken and put in walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table by dish room is soiled. Operator took to dish room to be cleaned.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw items on menu.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Milk in walk in cooler not labeled. Operator dated milk.
Clean linens stored on floor. Observed 2 bags of linen stored on floor in outside storage room. Operator stored linens on shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer on cook line not closing tightly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line has ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All vents throughout kitchen area are soiled.
Oct 18, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 live flying insects under prep table in server area.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants on floor on 2 nd cook line by fryers.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in cooler at end of main cook line in kitchen.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 70 rodent droppings under table in server area in kitchen. Approximately 6 rodent droppings around wall behind front and back cook lines in kitchen. Approximately 5 rodent droppings inside cabinet across from main cook line in kitchen. 1 rodent dropping on secondary cook line by fryers. 1 rodent dropping by entrance to server area in kitchen.
Oct 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One rusted can of baked beans in back storage area.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In use dish machine only reading 10pm after being ran multiple times.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 live flying insects under prep table in server area.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants on floor on 2 nd cook line by fryers.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in cooler at end of main cook line in kitchen.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 70 rodent droppings under table in server area in kitchen. Approximately 6 rodent droppings around wall behind front and back cook lines in kitchen. Approximately 5 rodent droppings inside cabinet across from main cook line in kitchen. 1 rodent dropping on secondary cook line by fryers. 1 rodent dropping by entrance to server area in kitchen.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags were not in chronological order.
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. One employee with no approved training that has been at establishment for over 60 days.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back storage area has debris buildup.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In hand washing sink next to dish area, sponge in sink. Operator removed sponge.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On bottom shelf of prep table across from cook line, employee drink next to seasonings. Employee moved drink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs on oven handle. Employee moved tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line under expo window, bucket of utensils in water temped at 79F. Employee removed water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at sink next to breading station No hand washing sign next to sink in server station Operator put signs up during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open. Opened closed lids.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Next to hand washing sink near dish area, wet cloth on counter. Operator removed cloth.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator remade sanitizer and retested at 400ppm
Aug 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2023
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (73F) stored on top of ice at room temperature on cook line near expo window. Manager stated sour cream was taking out of the cooler 15 minutes ago. Manager moved sour cream back to walk in cooler. coleslaw (44F) stored in stand alone double door cooler at the end of the cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manger stated food was moved to cooler from walk in cooler 10 minutes ago. Manager placed a bag of ice on food.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches throughout cook line, dish area, and bar area 1 dead roach on prep table under slicer machine on cook line
Aug 23, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 30 live flying insects in server area near ice urns Approximately 6 live flying insects in bar area Approximately 3 live flying insects in dish area Approximately 3 live flying insects on cook line
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2023
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide strips hanging from shelf on cook line. Manager voluntarily discarded strip.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and raw steak stored over opened case of cooked crab legs in walk in freezer. Reviewed proper food storage with manager
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by dish area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (73F) stored on top of ice at room temperature on cook line near expo window. Manager stated sour cream was taking out of the cooler 15 minutes ago. Manager moved sour cream back to walk in cooler. coleslaw (44F) stored in stand alone double door cooler at the end of the cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manger stated food was moved to cooler from walk in cooler 10 minutes ago. Manager placed a bag of ice on food.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink added spitter on non chemical side.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Dish area sanitizer bucket solution at 1130ppm with sink and surface sanitizer. Per test strip chart sanitizing solution should be at 700ppm. Manager remade solution to 700ppm.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General manager does not have a manager certificate. Manager stated she was hired about a year ago.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shutoff at handwash sink on cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches throughout cook line, dish area, and bar area 1 dead roach on prep table under slicer machine on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn Stand alone double door cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F and standing water at bottom of cooler. Cooler located at the end of the cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exterior door has a gap at the threshold. Daylight showing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind cooking equipment on cook line. Walk in freezer floor soiled
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine. Manger removed ice scoop from ice machine.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Outdoor interior of ice machine with rust
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights missing covers throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large flour containers soiled on cook line Walk in freezer gasket soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of stand alone double door cooler at the end of the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Opened case of cooked crab legs stored in walk in freezer. Employee closed box.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from underneath pipe at handwash sink on cook line
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.