44 Spanish Street Inn
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
95
Score
44 Spanish Street Inn has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up three times.
44 Spanish Street Inn's latest score of 95 sits above the St. Augustine average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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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 sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
95
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of current food manager certificate available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Person in charge has taken course and is waiting for proctor for test. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. No proof of food handler for either food employee hired over 60 days present serving food to guests **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Person in charge needs more time to get managers training to training staff. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food employee bare hand contact spices and garnish and sprinkle spices on top of ready to eat plated food as well as garnish plate with bare hands. Immediately discussed with person in charge.
09-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with blue liquid stored on shelf with bread. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed chemical from food storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. No proof of food handler for either food employee hired over 60 days present serving food to guests **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of current food manager certificate available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
61
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mini refrigerator: butter (54F - Cold Holding). Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge state butter has been in refrigerator throughout the three hour breakfast. Person in charge placed in larger refrigerator to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. Person in charge attempted to renew during inspection. Person in charge showed me payment summary with validation number 248504725 and trace number 31378082 **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sausage patties and bagels and muffins in basket without sneeze guard on self service counter for breakfast.
08B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 food handler training for food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for breakfast items kept on time control and disposed of after breakfast. Provided blank written procedures to person in charge.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of current food manager training on-site. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with grease.
22-08-4
45
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/23. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: License has not been renewed as of this callback. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. No proof of food handler training for staff hired more than 60days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: No state approved training observed. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food handler training available onsite. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: No proof of certified food manager training during this callback. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
70
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/23. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food handler training available onsite. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. No proof of food handler training for staff hired more than 60days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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 employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed repaired wall in dry storage not sealed making it absorbent.
36-30-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching bisquick and sugar in bulk containers. Discussed with person in charge.
10-01-5
52
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1) Posted CFM certificates expired, no other certificates available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Person in charge has Wrong 360training/learn2serve training certificate. Giving time for person in charge to obtained approved training certificate. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 44 Spanish Street Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 44 Spanish Street Inn on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 44 Spanish Street Inn?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 44 Spanish Street Inn.
How does 44 Spanish Street Inn compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
44 Spanish Street Inn most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has 44 Spanish Street Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 44 Spanish Street Inn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 44 Spanish Street Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 44 Spanish Street Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 44 Spanish Street Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.
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