ST JOHNS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
205 ST JOHNS GOLF DR, Saint Augustine FL 32092 · 904.940.3200
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 2 flying insects in dish washing area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Horse Radish Cream dated 4-18-2026, House made pico dated 5-6-2026,House made Caesar dressing dated 5-6-2026,Mornay cream sauce dated 4-28-2026.
Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 2 flying insects in dish washing area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed completely thawed Tuna and Salmon still in packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen located in reach in cooler located on cook line across from grill. See stop sale. Observed completely thawed Salmon still in packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen located in reach in cooler near entrance to cook line. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line mixing bowl of Cut romaine lettuce (44F - Cold Holding)on top of pans. Manager discarded romaine lettuce.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance in outside bar area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed completely thawed Tuna and Salmon still in packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen located in reach in cooler located on cook line across from grill. See stop sale. Observed completely thawed Salmon still in packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen located in reach in cooler near entrance to cook line. See stop sale
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Manager provided drain cover and placed on drain.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in prep area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease and dust. Observed reach cooler door gasket on cook line soiled with food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut avocados on cook line with stickers still on them. Manager removed stickers and washed properly.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled pork (44F-45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler next to door, per chef door has been consistently open for no more then several hours.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 2 tags missing date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of unused soda gun at inside bar at far end of bar.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared ahi tuna on all menus. Eggs Benedict and poached eggs on avocado toast on brunch menu. Operator updated menus during inspection.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Consigned of beef in walk in cooler dated 9/30, per chef items was frozen on 9/30 and thawed 2 days ago.
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Multiple glasses stored on open air rack at outside bar area overnight.
Floor/walls/ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls under equipment at outside bar.
Food stored on floor. Conch meat in walk in freezer.
May 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of bacon and cheese spread date marked 5/16. Walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over bowls. Prep line. Moved by manger.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked mushrooms made few days ago in walk in cooler not date marked. Marked by manger. Corn salad in reach in cooler made 2 days ago not date marked. Marked by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Moved by manager.
Food stored on floor. Ice wand on floor in walk in freezer. Moved by manager for cleaning.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Prepared chili in walk in cooler has date prepared of 12/8. Today is 12/17.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Prepared chili in walk in cooler has date prepared of 12/8. Today is 12/17.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Four packages of individually sealed completely thawed tuna in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Packaging states to remove from package before thawing.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker absent from non-chemical side of attached splitter on mop sink. Operator had a preventer and installed during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer by back exit has food debris. Chef states mixer was last used on Sunday, today is Tuesday. Soda gun interior at outside bar has slime-like substance. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at outside bar.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per Chef, missing proof of food handler training for six employees for the kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen has no date marked. Chef states noodles cooked on Friday(today is Tuesday). Chef properly labeled noodles.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Four packages of individually sealed completely thawed tuna in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Packaging states to remove before thawing.
Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall in dish room at pre-rinse area is soiled. Walk in freezer and outside bar under the three compartment sink floors are soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler closest to office are soiled. Floor at mixer is soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in wall in mop/storage room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign for outside bar, women's restroom and men's restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111.
Utensils in poor condition. Multiple rubber spatulas hanging above three compartment sink have pieces of rubber missing.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at prep table by dish room tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Chef found chemical container empty, replaced chemical and retested at 300ppm quaternary ammonium.
Apr 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 4 live flying insect around floor drain at inside bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked pork in reach in cooler near walk in cooler/ware washing area, shrimp moved. Raw fish stored over hot dogs in reach in cooler drawer under grill on cook line, hot dogs moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cut green tomatoes marked 3/24in reach in cooler near walk in cooler/ware washing area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paper towel stored with bottles of soap and all purpose cleaner under drain boards of dish machine, paper towels removed. All purpose cleaner stored with sleeves of to go lids/cups in wait station area between inside bar and kitchen, cleaner removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station at inside bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of cooked mushrooms in reach in cooler on make line, mushrooms dated 4/6. Container of cooked green beans in reach in cooler on make line, green beans dated 4/7. Open container of heavy cream in reach in cooler on make line, cream dated 4/4.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In either men's or women's bathroom.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the two door prep reach in cooler next to the cook line, raw chicken stored over cooked short rib. Operator switched the cooler storage levels.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. At time of inspection, chicken and steak in the walk in cooler cooked using a non continuous cooking method with no approved procedures. Inspector provided the written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the prep table has food residue staining build up. Can opener on the prep cook line has food debris build up on the blade.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No temperature measuring device for the high temp dish machine. Operator placed order during inspection for irreversible thermometer.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially packaged tuna filets in sealed reduced oxygen packaging fully thawed without being removed or packaging cut open.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the main cook line, tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee relocated the tongs.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on the clean prep table closest to the walk in cooler.
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