BEST WESTERN HISTORICAL INN
2010 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 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in kitchen by hand washing station.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt dispenser (45F – Cold Holding) on buffet line. Yogurt placed inside one hour prior to inspection per person in charge. Yogurt placed in refrigerator to cool. Ambient 53F inside unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station in kitchen blocked by cleaning supplies. Kitchen employee removed cleaning supplies. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand washing station. Kitchen employee placed roll of paper towels from laundry into kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler training for current food staff. **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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Basic 4
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor under hand washing station in kitchen. Kitchen employee started cleaning a leak that was fix before inspection with a chemical dispenser for triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on reach in freezer
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on white reach in freezer and refrigerators soiled with food debris. Observed gasket on refrigerated yogurt dispenser soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:22 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.