SAINTE-GEORGE RESTAURANT
1 SAINT GEORGE ST · ST. AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 26 live roaches on cook line wall by hand washing station, inside boxes of plastic wrap and gloves. Observed approximately 19 live roaches in ware washing area on floor and behind taped up wall signs. Observed approximately 2 live roaches on second floor bar under hand washing station. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one salmon not removed from its reduced oxygen packaging while being fully thawed and bearing a label to be removed. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetable stock (67F – Cold Holding) short rib (55F – Cold Holding) products out for less 2 hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed in ice and in reach in cooler too cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 7
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 milk opened three days prior to inspection per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. **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 **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Sesame crusted tuna is served undercooked without identifying raw or undercooked and no consumer advisor. **Warning**
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar added on first floor near front entrance coming off kitchen. Bar has small counter top ice maker and portable hand washing station with separate removable potable and waste water tanks. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Observed some employees hired over 60 days missing proof of food handler training.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on menus with hidden raw ingredients. Provided paper consumer advisory. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed portable hand washing station located at bar with no hot water. Water at 74F **Warning**
Basic 3
06-09-1Basic – 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. Observed one salmon not removed from its reduced oxygen packaging while being fully thawed and bearing a label to be removed. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches floating in water under hand washing station on cook line. Observed 1 dead roach in box under hand washing station at second floor bar. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers in kitchen, wait stations, and bad soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:58 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.