SURFSIDE KITCHEN
85 AVA WAY SUITE 105, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-342-7757
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 16 live flying insects in dry storage area of open kitchen. Person in charge has sent message to pest control. Person in charge had check all produce onsite and no standing water observed.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 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 after several attempts to prime.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Prosciutto, milk not dated. Person in charge dated both.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One staff does not have training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front. Person in charge labeled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At bar; glasses stacked wet. Person in charge removed glasses.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on pizza reach in cooler are torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has significant ice buildup.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs hanging from pizza ovens. Person in charge removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in cheese in pizza. Person in charge removed handle.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of pizza cooler. Person in charge wiped clean.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer burgers, fries not covered. Person in charge covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In server area; sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker is in wrong spot. It needs to come after the split on external hose.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scraper in hand washing sink in back. Mint leaves in front hand washing sink. Person in charge removed all.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, phone above pizza. Person in charge removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. On shelves.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from pizza door. Person in charge removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing an ambient thermometer in walk in cooler.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. No self closer on employee restroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Still frozen. Person in charge placed inside walk in cooler.
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ready to eat cold smoked salmon above ready to eat gravy in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved raw ready to eat salmon below other ready to eat products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main flip-top cooler cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); mahi (45-50F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding); pico (51F - Cold Holding) cook stated he filled everything within 20 mins of inspection start. Ambient air of flip-top cooler 54F. Cook started moving everything into walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 500++ppm quats. Manufacture recommended amount per directions indicates 200 ppm quats max. Person in charge diluted the wiping cloth solutions and retested them at 200ppm.
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 gallon of milk in walk-in cooler opened two days prior to inspection per bar employee missing date mark. Cook added date mark.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone sitting on top of beer taps at bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear clean food container stacked above triple sink with visible moisture.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk-in freezer coming from condensation drip line of walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer and one case of food on floor in walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk-in freezer has built up of ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing station at bar, drink station, and restroom missing hand washing signs.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pesto sauce sitting on prep table thawing. Advised person in charge that thawing should occur under running water or refrigeration.
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Person in charge attempted to prime machine. Retested Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Person in charge set up triple sink at 200 quat and called for service in dishwasher.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is open and operator without license. Operator attempted to get licensed today but needs to have dishwasher repaired before license can be issued.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine while Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Person in charge set up triple sink at 200 quat and sanitized dishes.
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 heavy cream opened prior day to inspection per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above ice machine at wait station. Person in charge moved away from food area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on pizza coolers and make line coolers torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk-in freezer condenser unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets through out kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris.
Jul 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (45F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed make line cutting board stained its black streaks and food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed pizza make line gaskets torn. Observed walk-in cooler door not tight fitting.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed make line in kitchen has standing water on bottom of cooler. Person in charge stated they have parts on order for drain.
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 16 live flying insects in dry storage area of open kitchen. Person in charge has sent message to pest control. Person in charge had check all produce onsite and no standing water observed.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 packages of tuna thawed in reduced oxygen environment. Person in charge disposed of fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oil and fresh garlic (67F - Cold Holding) on front counter. Discussed with person in charge and person in charge is going to place on time. Provided time written procedures.
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 4 packages of tuna thawed in reduced oxygen environment. Person in charge disposed of fish.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler, flip-top cooler, walk-in freezer soiled with food debris.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing station by pizza make line blocked by prep table. Employee moved table.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of non-photo copy food handler training onsite.
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 commercially ROP fish left to thaw inside ROP packaging. Person in charge cut open packaging.
Floors, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walls and ceilings in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance and grease.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice at wait station.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop and ice bucket stored on top of ice machine. Top of ice machine soiled with dust. Person in charge placed scoops in 3c sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance and food debris. Observed underside of fountain drink machine by nozzles soiled with black/green mold like substance.
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.