Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SAINT AUGUSTINE SEAFOOD COMPANY

33 ST GEORGET ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3563236
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10697757
DBPR license6502262

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 29, 2025 1:33 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 30, 2025 9:55 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#9High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 live flying insects in kitchen landing on prep tables. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 13 rodent droppings on floor of back kitchen behind flip-top cooler and canned storage rack, other side of wall near hand washing station next to ice machine. Kitchen is shared with DBPR license 6502073 Dba: ST AUGUSTINE SEAFOOD COMPANY (TABERNA DEL CABALLO) **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler on cook line: corvina (54F – Cold Holding); mahi (49F – Cold Holding); egg wash (50F – Cold Holding); shrimp (47F – Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature of cooler 70F. Person in charge moved most stock to walk-in cooler too cool. Working product had ice bags placed on it and placed on four hour time control. Person in charge put in work order for unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards heavily stained with black streaks. Person in charge asked employees to soak boards. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. 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/. Observed satellite bar onsite used during concerts missing on plans. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin/chute. Observed interior of soda fountain drink machine ice chute soiled with black/green mold like substance.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding in kitchen

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on double door reach in cooler torn.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under AC unit on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Observed bag n box and plastic water bottles stored outside on uncovered chemical storage shelves. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance.

#7Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door near ice machine and side door near cook line left open while live flying insects presents. Side door near cook line not tight fitting and light is able to be seen around door. Observed lobby side door missing air curtain and opened while live flying insects present in kitchen, there is no door separating kitchen from front counter. Person in charge closed side door while air curtain is being repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle/equipment. Observed AC unit leaking water on floor. Observed drain pipe for AC unit draining water onto floor too far from drain causing standing water. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.