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
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 live flying insects in kitchen landing on prep tables.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025055895 | May 29, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on external hose at mop sink.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen. Person in charge moved oil.
Met inspection standards. 4 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 at bar blocked by liquor cabinet.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor covered with standing water at bar.
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.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with black/green mold like substance.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 live flying insects in kitchen landing on prep tables.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun line at bar missing waste line.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.