ST GEORGE TAVERN
116 ST GEORGE ST A, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · (604)824-4204
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement on top of reach in freezer and inside reach in freezer gaskets. Person in charge cleaned gaskets and top of reach in freezer during inspection.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2door; Roast beef, ham 47F, Reach in cooler; tomatoes, lettuce 47F, sauerkraut 48F, cheese 46F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; 2door; Roast beef, ham 47F, Reach in cooler; tomatoes, lettuce 47F, sauerkraut 48F, cheese 46F; ( - Cold Holding)
May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Tall; ham, turkey, roast beef, bologna 47F; ( - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler overnight; Cheese 50F, burgers 51F, tomatoes 44F, sauerkraut 47F, Mac salad 44F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Tall; ham, turkey, roast beef, bologna 47F; ( - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler overnight; Cheese 50F, burgers 51F, tomatoes 44F, sauerkraut 47F, Mac salad 44F; ( - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer s soiled underneath blade.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on it.
Duct tape used to repair food-contact surface. Duct tape used on handle of spatula.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans dusty in tall reach in cooler. Gaskets are torn on tall reach in cooler.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar. Person in charge labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bins on 3rd has black mold like substance inside.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler since yesterday; Macaroni salad 51F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; Macaroni salad 51F; ( - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by slicer. Person in charge removed slicer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink had clean lids in it. Person in charge removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have a food manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin is soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from cart. Person in charge removed.
Feb 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chili prepared prior day per person in charge (50F - Cooling). Chili in deep stock pot covered with wax paper. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed chili prepared prior day per person in charge (50F - Cooling). Chili in deep stock pot covered with wax paper. See stop sale.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement on top of reach in freezer and inside reach in freezer gaskets. Person in charge cleaned gaskets and top of reach in freezer during inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened two days prior to inspection per person in charge not date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on flip-top cooler soiled with food stains.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of food manager training for current employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sliding door cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled with roach excrement.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of fill line in cooler; butter 50F; ( - Cold Holding) Person in charge placed butter inside reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in back has slight mold accumulation.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In locked dry storage.
In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula under warmer. Person in charge removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cups in tzatziki sauce and 1000 isle dressing. Person in charge removed.
Nov 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw 46F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 46F; ( - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer in cooler behind bar not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on ice plate.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop in horseradish. Person in charge removed scoop.
In-use knife/knives/spatula stored under equipment or in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula under grill. Person in charge removed.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spoon on dusty rack. Person in charge removed spoon.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both beer coolers have standing water in them.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge picked up and placed on shelf.
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.