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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. In dry storage, observed 6 live flying insects. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cook line in flip top reach-in cooler, cheese (44F – Cold Holding). Employee stated item in cooler since yesterday. Ambient temperature 48f. At cook line in under counter reach-in cooler, cheese (44F – Cold Holding); bacon (46F – Cold Holding); French toast wash (46F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items in cooler since yesterday. Ambient temperature 45f.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in flip top reach-in cooler, cheese (44F – Cold Holding). Employee stated item in cooler since yesterday. Ambient temperature 48f. At cook line in under counter reach-in cooler, cheese (44F – Cold Holding); bacon (46F – Cold Holding); French toast wash (46F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items in cooler since yesterday. Ambient temperature 45f. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At wait station handwash, 3 chemical spray bottles stored on prep table. Employee removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dish area, 2 globe style light covers stored in handwash sink. Employee removed covers. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish area and wait station handwash sinks, paper towels not available. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At wait station, spray bottle identified as degreaser not labeled.
Basic 7
14-74-7Basic – 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. At cook line, under counter reach-in cooler has ambient temperature of 45f, fan not turning.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall by metal fan has dust build up. At cook line, floor under equipment has build up,of grease and debris. In walk-in cooler, fan covers have build up of dust/mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple food items in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and dry storage area stored on floor. Employee stated delivery was made yesterday.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, ice buildup in bottom of reach-in freezer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, interior of microwave soiled with food residue.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, fan on top shelf has dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In flip top reach-in cooler, standing water in bottom section of cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:45 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.