ST AUGUSTINE HOTEL & SUITES
475 COMMERCE LAKE DR · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32095
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Breads at buffet line not under sneeze guard protection. Moved by manager. Unprotected Apples at buffet line. In basketball on top of shelf. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Tiny insects in soda nozzle at bar. Person In Charge had equipment cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 11
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked Hand Wash Sink by wait-station. Cleared by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Certified Food Manager **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonium test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for Time Temperature Controlled for Safety items at buffet line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser not functioning.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. No proof of training for some employees.
08B-03-4Intermediate – Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. No tongs for bread items at buffet line. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No Hot water at wait-station Hand Wash Sink. Supply to Faucet turned off.
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at kitchen by walk in cooler.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops on top of dusty ice machine. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of microwave. Kitchen.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer gasket torn at base of door.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:02 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.