TIGER HOUSE
155 FOUNTAINS WAY UNIT 9, Saint Johns FL 32259 · 9046516699
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection current license is expired from 06/01/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024070670 | Sep 9, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 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, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 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. In use dish machine ran multiple times and read 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef, removed from original packaging, stored over cooked beef, removed from original packaging, in walk in freezer. Breaded raw calamari in open bags stored over cream cheese wontons in reach in freezer chest near entrance to kitchen. Also raw shrimp in top section of flip top reach in cooler on cook line with open package of tofu and butter below it. All items rearranged.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of ice chute on soda machine in dining room.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand wash station sink next to dish machine, strainer removed.
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. Food handler on cook line certification expired in October of 2025.
Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets and boxes of various raw and ready to eat items in walk in freezer, operator picked up buckets off floor.
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Breaded raw shrimp stored over bag of cream cheese wontons in reach in freezer chest next to entrance to kitchen, all items in open bags, wontons moved. Raw chicken stored over buckets of soy sauce in walk in freezer, chicken moved. Also raw salmon stored over vegetables in top section of flip top reach in cooler on make line, salmon moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad mix (51F - Cold Holding); dumplings (51F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler by door to kitchen, per operator door has been consistently open for several hours.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand wash station next to dish machine, strainer removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing for boba pearls at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce in back storage area, bucket moved.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops and multiple utensils on cook line less then 100F, water dumped out.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, removed from original packaging, stored over box of noodles in walk in freezer, chicken moved.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All training records missing date of birth, manager corrected during inspection
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas on cook line at 119Fand scoops next to rice cookers at 78F, manager dumped out water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons and oranges stored over various sauce bottles in walk in cooler. Unwashed strawberries stored over cut fruits in reach in cooler at front counter. All produce moved.
Sep 11, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under hand wash station and ice machine in corner of kitchen on cook line. Approximately 5 live roaches in and around trash can cabinet next to walk in cooler door in kitchen. Approximately 20 live roaches along wall under triple sink in kitchen. Approximately 8 live roaches along wall under dish machine in kitchen. Approximately 8 live roaches at end of hallway connecting to back of the kitchen dry storage area. Operator began to clean up all live roaches during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches behind reach in freezer and reach in cooler in kitchen by main door to kitchen. Approximately 20 dead roaches along wall under triple sink in kitchen. Approximately 15 dead roaches along wall behind mop sink and dish machine in kitchen. Approximately 5 dead roaches under racks in storage area in back of kitchen. Employees began to clean up all dead roaches during inspection.
Sep 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under hand wash station and ice machine in corner of kitchen on cook line. Approximately 5 live roaches in and around trash can cabinet next to walk in cooler door in kitchen. Approximately 20 live roaches along wall under triple sink in kitchen. Approximately 8 live roaches along wall under dish machine in kitchen. Approximately 8 live roaches at end of hallway connecting to back of the kitchen dry storage area. Operator began to clean up all live roaches during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches behind reach in freezer and reach in cooler in kitchen by main door to kitchen. Approximately 20 dead roaches along wall under triple sink in kitchen. Approximately 15 dead roaches along wall behind mop sink and dish machine in kitchen. Approximately 5 dead roaches under racks in storage area in back of kitchen. Employees began to clean up all dead roaches during inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knifes between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line, knifes removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops and spatulas in 67F water on cook line, manager discarded water.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Stacks of to go cups and lids on cook line in kitchen. Stacks of to go cups and lids at front counter. Employee corrected during inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery and green onions stored over cut onions and cucumbers in walk in cooler, unwashed produce moved.
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork buns (60F - Cold Holding); cooked ramen noodles (66F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line, per manager both items where taken out of cooler less then 1 hour prior, both items moved to reach in cooler. half and half (54F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at bar area, per employee door has been consistently opened for approximately 1 hour, all items moved to walk in cooler.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added a dish machine and removed a hand wash sink in back of the kitchen area by the back door to establishment, per owner they are reinstalling the hand wash sink with the next couple days.
Jan 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw scallops stored over bags of cooked pork, both removed from original container, in walk in freezer. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork, both removed from original container, in walk in freezer. Also employee's raw shrimp and raw chicken stored over various sauces in walk in cooler. Also raw shell eggs stored over raw scallops in walk in cooler, manager began to rearrange all items during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork buns (60F - Cold Holding); cooked ramen noodles (66F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line, per manager both items where taken out of cooler less then 1 hour prior, both items moved to reach in cooler. half and half (54F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at bar area, per employee door has been consistently opened for approximately 1 hour, all items moved to walk in cooler.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Operator has added a dish machine and removed a hand wash sink in back of the kitchen area by the back door to establishment, per owner they are reinstalling the hand wash sink with the next couple days.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added a dish machine and removed a hand wash sink in back of the kitchen area by the back door to establishment, per owner they are reinstalling the hand wash sink with the next couple days.
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. 2 employees present do not have any training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under prep table on make line in kitchen. Approximately 24 dead roaches on sticky traps in cabinet at bar area. Approximately 10 dead roaches on floor in holes in cabinets at bar area Manager cleaned up all dead roaches and discarded traps during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of various sauces and ginger in walk in cooler. Boxes of pork, ramen noodles, and sauces in walk in freezer. 2 containers of cooking oil by back door to kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Bin of mixed vegetables and bin of cut lettuce in walk in cooler, manager corrected during inspection.
Dec 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in dishwashing area removed, no approved plans for establishment with no hand wash sink in the warewashing area.
Oct 9, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in dishwashing area removed, no approved plans for establishment with no hand wash sink in the warewashing area.
Aug 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine dish machine at 0ppm during inspection. Operator replaced the sanitizer solution and primed the dish machine to 100ppm chlorine.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection current license is expired from 06/01/2023.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bug Stop Home Barrier home pesticide stored under the three compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, raw scallops stored over container of ready to eat soup. Operator relocated the raw scallops.
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the prep area has build up of food residue staining.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection 5 food handling employees present and no certified food manager present.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in dishwashing area removed, no approved plans for establishment with no hand wash sink in the warewashing area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler, container of boiled eggs from the previous day missing product date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle by the flat top grill with no product labeling.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cups used as a scoop in bulk sugar and salt containers. Operator removed the plastic cups.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored on clean prep table at the pass through window. Operator relocated the employee beverages.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored in walk in cooler over food to be served to customers. Operator relocated the employee food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in cooler by the bulk ice bin has a torn cooler door gasket.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Case of shrimp on the floor in the walk in freezer. Multiple containers of food on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in container of water at 112F at the wait station prep table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on clean prep table on the main cook line and under cutting board at the prep station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No product labeling on bulk sugar and salt containers.
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.