SEAFOOD KITCHEN
4255 AIA S STE 1, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-460-0157
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JUN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor behind ice machine.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect near ice machine in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed excessive amount of grease on floor behind fryer equipment. Observed floors soiled with food debris behind ice machine and hot well in kitchen
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease dumped on pad. Observed grease build up on grease receptacle.
Toilet leaking. Observed urinal in men's restroom leaking through a crack in the bowl. Person in charge placed out of order sign on toilet. Person in charge order urinal during inspection.
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Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fans in kitchen soiled with grease
Jul 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect near ice machine in kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor behind ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white chowder (85F - Hot Holding); red chowder (105F - Hot Holding) at front counter for less than two hours. Person in charge rapidly reheated on stove too 165+F
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed raw oyster tags not marked with last date of product sold.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets heavily soiled with grease and food build up.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed large amounts of food kept on time control in kitchen without written procedures. Provided blank copy of procedures for person in charge.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no oyster specific consumer advisory present. Provided consumer advisory to person in charge.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor near dish machine chemicals.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open can of monster energy on prep table. Person in charge placed drink in closed container below food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone above flip-top cooler on cook line. Employee placed cell phone away
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with large beard and no beard guard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed excessive amount of grease on floor behind fryer equipment. Observed floors soiled with food debris behind ice machine and hot well in kitchen
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease dumped on pad. Observed grease build up on grease receptacle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave spike with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris and grease
Toilet leaking. Observed urinal in men's restroom leaking through a crack in the bowl. Person in charge placed out of order sign on toilet. Person in charge order urinal during inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fans in kitchen soiled with grease
Jun 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 live flying insects in kitchen area landing on prep tables.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oysters tags out of order of last date served.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled with debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles soiled with grease on cookline.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep station table in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline no hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cookline missing and in disrepair. Cove molding in disrepair around kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen area soiled with food splash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled In kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with old food build up in kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fryer station area grease everywhere on floors and equipment, and walls have old food splash and grease build up.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 12 live flying insects 7 in kitchen area and 5 near drink and bar station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine wet nesting.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at wait station 129F. Operator turned heater up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers interior and shelves soiled.
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 12 live flying insects 7 in kitchen area and 5 near drink and bar station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen soiled.
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. Employee William and Austin not informed of responsibility.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Outside of equipment handles soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cookline no hair restraints.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine wet nesting.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at wait station 129F. Operator turned heater up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers interior and shelves soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In kitchen on cookline soiled equipment, pipes, attachments, floors, and walls.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with brown liquid not labeled. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling, walls, and floor soiled in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line no hair restraint. Operator put on hat.
Equipment in poor repair. Screen door leading to back in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cook line in disrepair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Outside of equipment soiled. Operator started cleaning during inspection.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rust pitted.
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects around bag in the box for drinks at the front of kitchen. Also, approximately 25 flying insect outside back door to kitchen on the discarded oyster shells causing a sanitary nuisance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle containing toxic substance on shelf over doorway of storeroom not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser..
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of Ice machine and interior door of ice machine in kitchen area has debris buildup.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line has knife marks no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles on cook line in disrepair/ missing
Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls, and ceilings on cook line has debris buildup, including under and around cooking equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Parts of walls throughout kitchen area in disrepair/ peeling/ have hole.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer in kitchen by breading prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area by cook line. provided sign for operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, exterior of fryers have debris buildup.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed gap on sides and bottom of back door to kitchen, not protecting from flying insects that were observed in kitchen area. Also Back door to kitchen is not self closing.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer at wait station stored on counter by clean silverware. Operator moved bucket.
Jun 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch face then change gloves without washing hands. Discussed with cook and manager the need to wash his hands each time he touches himself, clothes or changes gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Manager placed in dishwash area to be cleaned
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handler certificates have date of completion but do not have expiration date.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and cell phone stored above prep table. Manager removed both items
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn and soiled
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior back door from kitchen has a gap at the bottom threshold and side of the door.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sink sign at hand wash sink on cook line. Inspector provided a sign to post.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food particles and grease.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (Tomato and lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food (cut leafy greens, cinnamon butter ) in reach in cooler
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. In seafood reach-in cooler in corner of kitchen, box of oysters missing tag. Operator discarded oysters.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In little cooler behind bar, fish dip (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated fish dip had been made the day prior and voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In little cooler behind bar, fish dip (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated fish dip had been made the day prior and voluntarily discarded. In reach-in cooler behind bar, house made ranch (50F); house made blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated employees had been in and out of cooler prepping food. Operator placed dressings in reach-in cooler. Re temped dressings 1 hr later both under 41F
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. Emailed operator document during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler across from cook line next to shelf, debris buildup on bottom shelf. Reach-in cooler under steam table has food debris on bottom shelf. Behind bar, beer keg cooler has accumulation of beer on bottom of cooler.
Label on container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters is missing required information. See stop sale. In seafood reach-in cooler in corner of kitchen, box of oysters missing tag. Operator voluntarily discarded oysters.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal cup in dry storage on shelf with canned goods
Equipment in poor repair. Across from cook line next to rack, reach-in cooler lid falling off. Doors coming off hinges.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in corner of kitchen next to seafood cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen by cook line, hand washing sink missing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Across from cook line next to rack, gaskets on reach-in cooler have debris buildup. Under prep counter inside cabinet, debris buildup throughout. Shelf holding plates across from cook line has grease buildup.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On shelf across from cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator remade and retested at 100ppm
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