OCEAN SANDS BEACH INN
3465 COASTAL HWY · ST. 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 1
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/24
Intermediate 9
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half n half opened from previous day per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. Observed milk in carafe from previous food service not date marked. Person in charge added date marks. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by triple sink blocked by chemicals and laundry.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at food counter missing paper towels
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed total renovation/remodel project for food service area and storage area. Hand washing stations have been moved. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer in establishment for employees to use for reheating and cooling.
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 proof of any food handler training for establishment. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at counter missing soap.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at new food counter missing all water. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.