WORLD FAMOUS OASIS RESTAURANT
4000 A 1A SOUTH, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-466-7992
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between D and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches operator was able to kill one onsite. 1 above dishwasher on wall and 1 run from behind a reach in cooler cracker box.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near handwash sink in kitchen interior bottle soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted in walk in cooler.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Duct tape on walls peeling off near dishwasher area. Ceiling in prep salad station in poor repair.
May 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority3 Intermediate12 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. Kitchen dishwasher sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator primed. 100ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handle raw chicken removed gloves and went to put on new gloves without first washing hands. Educated employee and he wash hands and put on new gloves.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects near dishwasher area.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Larvae like substance in standing water moving by dishwasher area where dishes are stored.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches operator was able to kill one onsite. 1 above dishwasher on wall and 1 run from behind a reach in cooler cracker box.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler under grill station for 4 hours corned beef (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); corn beef hash (50F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under grill station corned beef (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); corn beef hash (50F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding) In salad cooler left end of cook line shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); crab salad (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shell eggs held out of temperature for service not time mark. Operator put time stamp on it.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk not dated operators not sure when opened.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink back salad station. Operator refilled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple co2 containers not secured properly. Operator was able to secure some.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches. 1 near reach in prep cooler, 2 underneath dish storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near wait station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath double white door and in poor repair near walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in multiple area of the back kitchen stations.
Food stored on floor. Containers of sweet potatoes stored on freezer floor. Operator removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at wait station area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun dispenser holder soiled at top bar station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near handwash sink in kitchen interior bottle soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in coolers at top bar station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted in walk in cooler.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Duct tape on walls peeling off near dishwasher area. Ceiling in prep salad station in poor repair.
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. In pull out drawer on cookline and walk in cooler fully thawed raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not properly thawed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves in double door cooler soiled with food build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler top bar.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Dec 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In pull out drawer on cookline and walk in cooler 38 fully thawed raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not properly thawed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In pull out drawer more than 4 hours sausage links (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding) steak (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach cooler far right flip top and far right pull out bottom drawer. sausage links (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut sausage (52F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); steak (50F - Cold Holding)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with green liquid substance not labeled. Operator discarded.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher has build up. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup use as scoop for cut tomatoes. Operator discarded.
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. In pull out drawer on cookline and walk in cooler fully thawed raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not properly thawed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler prep cutting board. Operator discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at top bar soda station wet nesting. Operator reran through dishwasher and properly dried before end of inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on cookline has food debris. Operator wiped cleaned before end of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves in double door cooler soiled with food build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler top bar.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jun 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In the walk in cooler used for raw fish, bulk containers of mahi and redfish fully thawed in sealed vacuum packaged bags baring a label to fully remove from packaging. Discussed with operator procedures for vacuum packaged fish and thawing, provided handout.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler at the end of the cook line closest the bar entrance, sausage (46F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding) both items stored above cooling plane, discussed with employee who placed out for breakfast rush and relocated to below the cooling plane of the cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On the cook line, whipped butter and raw shell eggs held utilizing time as public health control with no time marking for when placed on time. Discussed with operator and employee labeled the items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dish area hand wash sink. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in dish area. Operator provided.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf of two door reach in cooler opposite waffle maker. Operator discarded the cardboard.
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. In the walk in cooler used for raw fish, bulk containers of mahi and redfish fully thawed in sealed vacuum packaged bags baring a label to fully remove from packaging. Discussed with operator procedures for vacuum packaged fish and thawing, provided handout.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair drain board of dish machine on 1st floor.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelves of walkway on 1st floor, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of dish area from leaking wall pipe being caught in bucket. Metal flooring of walk in beer cooler raised and no longer easily cleanable.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk container of seafood breading scoop handle in contact with the breading.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in prep room closest fish walk in cooler has soiled interior rust and bubbling plastic.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top reach in cooler at pass through window with standing water at the base of the cooler. Operator and employee removed water.
Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler multiple containers of fish/shrimp in containers not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board at pass through window. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth.
Jan 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three cans of baked beans dented and rusted around rims of cans. Stop Sale.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line rub bare hands on pants and then touch utensils without washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked food on spatula while putting on clean plate with bare hands and then touch plate and utensils. Discussed with operator and operator discussed with employee.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in dry storage area. Also one flying insect in prep area in back of establishment. Operator killed and cleaned up flies.
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. Observed raw beef stored over raw breaded gator tail in walk in freezer, gator tail not commercially packaged. Operator removed gator tail to properly store.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Three pans of house made chili date marked 10/26 not consumed/sold within 7 days after preparation. Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Five sealed thawed packages of fish with label indicating to remove before thawing stored in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); house made spinach dip (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in raw bar station overnight per operator. Operator unsure when cooler stopped being able to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); house made spinach dip (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in raw bar station from overnight per operator. Operator unsure when cooler stopped being able to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Stop Sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards throughout establishment soiled/ stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in prep area next to dish washing area. Operator replaced paper towels.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed two ice machines upstairs at partially closed in roof area behind 2nd story bar that are not on current plans.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in dish room.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed stray cat at rafters of second floor above doorway. Cat ran out nearby hole in exterior wall.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one spray bottle with bleach not labeled in dish washing area. Operator labeled bottle.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler in raw bar station unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 48F. Operator stated that the cooler was fully pushed back against wall. Operator removed cooler from wall to chill.
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. Five sealed thawed packages of fish with label indicating to remove before thawing stored in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed one employee drink on top of microwave on cook line. Observed on employee drink on top shelf over prep table in prep area. Operator moved both employees drinks.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line with no hair restraint.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in exterior wall on 2nd floor. Also, hole in ceiling in dish washing area.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap at back door with flying insects present.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipes to hand washing sink in dish washing area missing causing water to leak directly on floor.
Jan 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 cracked shell eggs on cook line. Person in charge discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At raw bar; cheese 54F. In cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At raw bar; cheese 54F. In cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time mark is missing on eggs, butter, and home fries. Person in charge time stamped all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line; sausage, sausage gravy 125F; ( - Hot Holding) reheated to; sausage, sausage gravy 168F; ( - Reheating)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on inside back house by ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles not labeled. Person in charge labeled all.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Downstairs outside ice machine is soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in okra in reach in freezer. Person in charge removed bowl.
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. Mahi, grouper thawing in ROP bags. Addressed and person cut bags open.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife under microwave. Person in charge removed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in storage are glass bulbs.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Home fries, steak thawing at room temperature. Placed back into reach in cooler.
Nov 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On the main cook line, raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce and cheese in the flip top reach in cooler. Operator relocated the raw shell eggs.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In the standup reach in cooler to the side of the main cook line, cracked shell egg in cardboard flat. Operator removed the cracked egg.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Hashbrowns on the main cook line held on time as public health control no listed on procedures as being held on time. Operator placed hashbrowns on chart and added time placed out on time.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet at upstairs exterior door missing backflow preventer where the red hose is connected.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. At time of inspection not all tags for the month of October marked with date of last served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener stored in the wall of the prep area has old food debris on the blade. Cutting boards on the bottom shelf of the prep area with food residue staining spots. Deflector plate in the bulk ice bin downstairs has rust staining from metal bolts. Operator states will call company to address.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the shelf of the warewashing area, chemical spray bottle of bleach not labeled. Operator voluntarily discarded the spray bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple carbon dioxide tanks stored unsecured between the prep area and beer walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vents in prep area have dust build up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and jacket stored on top of graham crackers in the dry storage area. Operator relocated the personal items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf in the hallway between the kitchen and raw bar, clean containers stacked while wet.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on the floor behind the downstairs counter. Operator relocated the ice bucket.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area microwave has old food debris on the rotating plate. Operator removed the plate to be cleaned.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple hand wash sinks with "Hand Wash Only" signs and upstairs restroom missing employee hand wash signage. Employee began posting correct signage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Main walk in cooler door has mold like substance build up on the door gasket.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the storage shelf next to the steam heat unit, clean container with old label attached. Operator removed the clean container to remove sticker and be rewashed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the base of the flip top reach in cooler closest to the front counter. Operator began to wipe out the water from the reach in cooler.
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