BEST WESTERN ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH INN
541 A1A BEACH BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In dining area, buttermilk waffle dispenser, waffle batter (60F – Cold Holding) Operator stated they discard waffle batter after 4 hours. Operator put waffle mix on time as a public health control. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator document during inspection. Operator printed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, part of coffee making store in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager trained by Premier food safety which is not on the approved list. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee hired approximately 3 days ago with no proof of reporting an illness. Provided operator with document during inspection and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in cooler in office, multiple employee drinks, milk, and hot sauce store with customer biscuits and gravy.m Operator removed employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster during inspection. Operator printed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager unable to provide last inspection
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On juice machine, mold-like substance on plastic plates around juice nozzles.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:58 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.