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ST AUGUSTINE FISH HOUSE AND OYSTER COMPANY

160 NIX BOAT YARD RD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3417473
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8598270
DBPR license6501095

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Middle cooler; pasta 50F, Parmesan 53F, feta 46F, cheese 48F, lettuce 53F, milk 46F, ; ( – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Middle cooler; pasta 50F, Parmesan 53F, feta 46F, cheese 48F, lettuce 53F, milk 46F, ; ( – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags are missing last date sold on them.

#15Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment is missing recently hired staffs certificates.

Basic 11

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean glasses are wet nesting.

#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in dry storage has debris on it.

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cook line, dish and server line are cracked and missing holding water in floor.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of oysters on floor. Person in charge moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor. Person in charge moved to dish. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in breader. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under board at end of line.

#8Basic51-06-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Co2 tank by back door not secured.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on several coolers have black mold like substance on them in several coolers. Flour/breader containers are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of fish cooler. Water in bottom of middle cooler.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breader flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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