Beacon Lake

850 Beacon Lake Pkwy, St. Augustine, FL 32095

American

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Beacon Lake, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Among St. Augustine restaurants, the typical score is 81; Beacon Lake is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At any hand wash station.

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen.

22-20-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water at 67F.

10-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers over reach in cooler on make line, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Jun 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of dish detergent stored with stack of to go trays above triple sink in ware washing area.

41-10-4

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken tenders with gloved hands then continued to handle jar of Alfredo sauce and tongs without washing hands or changing gloves.

12A-12-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water at hand wash station next to service window is only coming out at a trickle.

27-19-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go lids stored on floor under window by service counter. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beacon Lake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beacon Lake on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Beacon Lake compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Beacon Lake most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Beacon Lake's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beacon Lake have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beacon Lake 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 Beacon Lake inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beacon Lake is inspected around two times per year on average.

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