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ST AUGUSTINE SEAFOOD COMPANY (TABERNA DEL CABALLO)

37 ST GEORGE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.342-2857

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats88
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6502073
Grade history
OCT 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 live flying insects in kitchen landing on prep tables.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2025055895May 29, 2025Aug 20, 2025$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on external hose at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At bar; drink in cooler. Person in charge removed drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen. Person in charge moved oil.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at bar blocked by liquor cabinet.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor covered with standing water at bar.
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Observed one bag n box soda on ground outside of walk-in cooler area. Person in charge placed bag n box product on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Basic/36-50-4
May 30, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 live flying insects in kitchen landing on prep tables.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 13 rodent droppings on floor of back kitchen behind flip-top cooler and canned storage rack, other side of wall near hand washing station next to ice machine. Kitchen is shared from DBPR license 6502262 Dba: ST AUGUSTINE SEAFOOD COMPANY.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at bar blocked by strainer used for drink dumping. Person in charge removed strainer from hand washing station.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun line at bar missing waste line.
Basic/29-17-4
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station used to dump drink ice. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed 5 gallon dump bucket for drinks at bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
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 consumer advisory at bar or entrance to bar when consumers can order raw oysters from St Augustine Seafood Co. provided copy to person in charge and they hung.
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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

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.