WESTCOTT HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST INN
146 AVENIDA MENENDEZ, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 7327629502
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Added to time paper work. Discussed with new kitchen employee.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg over fresh mushrooms. Person in charge moved egg.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet paper towel under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter and shredded cheese on time control without written procedures. Provided blank written procedures to person in charge.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 1% milk from previous morning per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by rubber mat overtop of faucet. Person in charge unblocked sink.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dish ware being washed and rinse and placed on drying rack without being sanitized. Person in charge set up sanitizer in triple sink and sanitized all dish ware.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitizer in triple sink. Person in charge set up triple sink to 200 ppm quat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by flowers. Person in charge removed flowers from hand sink.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter, cheese, cut fruit left on time without paper work. Provided written procedures.
Jun 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/ Establishment does not have a CFM present with 4+ employees.
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. Establishment is certified by North American Learning Institute which is not an approved food safety program.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on shelf with kitchen items. Person in charge removed keys.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All 3 refrigerators is laundry room do not have ambient thermometers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Added to time paper work. Discussed with new kitchen employee.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf with clean dishes above food. Discussed with person in charge. Phone was removed from food service area.
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.