Beachcomber Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Beachcomber Restaurant has 15 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Beachcomber Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the St. Augustine Beach average of 82. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in shared restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on main line shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (47F - Cold Holding); tuna (47F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in shared restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle behind bar in ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
58
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline has dark groove marks. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket and ice machine door in poor repair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled and bottom interior of reach in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on salad bar prep table area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
67
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher sanitizer 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler less than 4 hours operator put items on ice mahi (61F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); pico (61F - Cold Holding); potato salad (62F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline has dark groove marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket and ice machine door in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled and bottom interior of reach in freezers.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop outside stored directly in water inside bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on salad bar prep table area.
21-12-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle.operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
41
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging lower than flood rim of 3 compartment sink next to dish machine in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: From follow up inspection 11-10-2024: hose still below flood rim of sink. Time extended. **Time Extended**
29-37-4
86
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging lower than flood rim of 3 compartment sink next to dish machine in kitchen.
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna thawed in a pan in walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by walk in cooler fish, mahi and conch fritter mix temperature at 48F. All items were prepared yesterday. Operator discarded all items. Cooler not working at proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits on steam table at cook line 114F. Operator heated grits to 165F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink behind bar. Employee replaced soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin behind bar with mold like substance. Operator cleaned ice bin during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale on the interior of dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed door on walk in cooler not completely shutting and letting out cold air.
36-51-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cuts marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine reading 0ppm.
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean dishes stacked on shelf and wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen near cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods and walls around hood system with grease buildup. Also observed multiple walls in walk in cooler with buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
33
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, reach-in cooler at pass thru window, potato salad, cut tomato, slaw (48-49F - Cold Holding); in prep area, reach-in cooler across from fryers, fish, crab dip (46-38F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all,items moved into reach-in cooler within 30 minutes, doors opened constantly for stocking. In walk-in cooler, shrimp, egg wash, vodka sauce, slaw, butter (45-47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated both doors opened for stocking and prep. Operator stated temperatures are taken at arrival and all were below 41f this morning. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In cook line reach-in cooler, rice (47,48F - Cooling). Operator stated rice was cooked last night, placed in covered containers and put in reach-in cooler.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In cook line reach-in cooler, rice (47,48F - Cooling). Operator stated rice was cooked last night, placed in covered containers and put in reach-in cooler.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager present, Steven Kellogg, no proof of Certified Food Manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In cook line reach-in cooler, rice (47,48F - Cooling). Operator stated rice was cooked last night, placed in covered containers and put in reach-in cooler.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has quat test strips, kitchen and bar dish machines use chlorine sanitizer.
16-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At back porch storage, deflection plate in ice machine has build up. At bar, soda dispenser ice bin has black mold-like substance on underside of top plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of flip top reach-in cooler. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line has no hair protection.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind flattop and fryers has build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In back porch storage, cases of oil and cases of bag-in-box soda stored on floor. Operator began moving. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by kitchen exit, near dish area, has no,e.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In prep area, tongs stored on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over flattop and dryers have build up. Multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers soiled. At dish area, racks and speed rack for dirty dishes has build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Employee did not remove strawberries from plastic container when washing. After speaking with employee she removed from plastic container and rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
29
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler across from expo window, corn and tomato salsa (55F - Cold Holding) Operator stated salsa had been in cooler over night Operator voluntarily discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Operator stated they are waiting for Taylor refrigerator company today at some point to inspect the reach-in cooler across from expo window. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from expo window, coconut cream (50F - Cold Holding); fish dip (50F); pico (55F - Cold Holding) Operator turned cooler down and move food to walk-in cooler In reach-in cooler under breading station, raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp 50 (48F - Cold Holding) Ice buildup on bottom shelf of cooler. Employee put everything in cooler on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Operator stated they are waiting for Taylor refrigerator company today at some point to inspect the reach-in cooler under breading station. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
74
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from expo window, coconut cream (50F - Cold Holding); fish dip (50F); pico (55F - Cold Holding) Operator turned cooler down and move food to walk-in cooler In reach-in cooler under breading station, raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp 50 (48F - Cold Holding) Ice buildup on bottom shelf of cooler. Employee put everything in cooler on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler across from expo window, corn and tomato salsa (55F - Cold Holding) Operator stated salsa had been in cooler over night Operator voluntarily discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At bar, stacks of soda cups have wet nesting
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by hand washing sink in kitchen missing tiles. Floor at entrance to kitchen missing tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed ice buildup in bottom shelf of reach-in cooler under breading station. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by bar is missing sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In back storage area, all gaskets in reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers have mold-like substance buildup. Behind bar, reach-in cooler holding pint glasses has debris buildup. On soda machine behind bar, plastic soda plates behind nozzles have mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids and recycling lid open. Operator closed all lids during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On counter by breading station, steak thawing in container of water. In triple sink, shrimp thawing in container of water. Employee moved steak and shrimp to reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Oct 11, 2022
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2022. Owner renewed license during inspection.
50-17-2
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Crab dip 47F overnight in walk in cooler. Guacamole 47F in rice overnight. Manager discarded the dip.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy cooler on cookline, fish 47F, burgers 48F, cheese 55F. Chef covered all food with ice bags, and called for service. Delivery truck had been on premises 1.5 hours ago, and drawers were recently stocked. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk in walk in cooler not date marked. Opened two days ago.
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood units have has accumulation of debris, food, and grease.
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple towels in kitchen. Manager moved towels.
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on slide-top reach in coolers behind bar. Bartender cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On interior of walk in cooler door.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on top shelf above prep table on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in kitchen not working. No Temperature Controlled for Public Safety Food is being held in unit.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table in kitchen. Manager removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beachcomber Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beachcomber Restaurant on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beachcomber Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Beachcomber Restaurant.
How does Beachcomber Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine Beach?
Beachcomber Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine Beach average of 82.
Has Beachcomber Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beachcomber Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beachcomber Restaurant 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 Beachcomber Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beachcomber Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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