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ST FRANCIS INN

279 ST GEORGE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · (604)824-6068

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6500735
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Silver reach in cooler; milk, butter, sour cream 47F, yogurt, 1/2&1/2, milk 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Silver reach in cooler; milk, butter, sour cream 47F, yogurt, 1/2&1/2, milk 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Silver reach in cooler; milk, butter, sour cream 47F, yogurt, 1/2&1/2, milk 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles. Person in charge labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine has lime/ scale inside.
Basic/16-23-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on #1 reach in freezer in back storage have black substance on them.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Dish machine tests at 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ketchup in open container not covered. Person in charge moved to under the glass.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of calcium/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has lime/calcium on interior sides.
Basic/22-20-5
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Inspection 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on spare refrigerators soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed jelly, jams, and honey in containers on buffet without covers. Person in charge added covers.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on refrigerators spiked with black/green mold like substance. Person in charge has plans to clean gaskets today.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some gaskets on refrigerator in back storage shed soiled with dirt/dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Vending machine exterior soiled.
Basic/23-01-4
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Dishmachine tests at 0ppm. Set up triple sink and it tests @ 200ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen. Person in charge labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.