Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ST AUGUSTINE HOTEL & SUITES

475 COMMERCE LAKE DR · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32095

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3475368
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8786365
DBPR license6502292

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 ants on prep table in kitchen by walk in cooler door.

#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 11 packages of vacuum package raw salmon fully thawed out inside packages.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 7

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on table by cook line in kitchen.

#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager not able to locate any test strips

#8Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager not able to locate any measuring device.

#9Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures not completely filled out, procedures filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station in server area. At hand wash station on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate08B-03-4

Intermediate – Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. Missing utensils for all bread items at buffet, tongs provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash station in server area.

Basic 3

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 11 packages of vacuum package raw salmon fully thawed out inside packages.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line. Under equipment at bar area.

#3Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed pepper, cucumbers, and tomatoes stored over multiple bottles of dressing in walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 1:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.