Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE DRUNKEN HORSE

56 CHARLOTTE STREET · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3622543
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10915543
DBPR license6502378

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) I've flying insect in kitchen

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed beef stew being covered and tightly packed in reach in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by prep table and dirty pans. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp and vegetables soup prepared previous day prep time missing date marks. Person in charge added date marks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip-top cooler cutting board has a melted spot from a pot.

#2Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handler on hand washing station leaking when on.

#3Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 3 plastic take out containers used to portion hot beef stew had melted lids. Discussed cooking stew prior to portioning in plastic containers. Person in charge disposed of lids. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed side entrance, front entrance and rear entrance open without air curtains or screens and live flying insect present in kitchen. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge closed all doors. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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