SOUTHERN OAKS INN
2800 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Two files observed in warewashing storage area.
Intermediate 4
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment. Operator waiting on proctor for ServSafe exam. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer or test strips available for testing high temperature dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with expired food handler training through SafeStaff expired 08/18/2024 all other employees hired in last two weeks. **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing station soap battery not functional at time of inspection.
Basic 5
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape over juice machine in prep area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, white bread box stored on the floor.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single service box of shrimp in walk-in cooler to store liquid eggs.
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water under hand washing station from drain pipe of bulk ice bin.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.