Best Western Historical Inn

2010 N Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084

American

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Best Western Historical Inn appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader St. Augustine restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer in laundry room.

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in prep room hand washing sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable. Wall paper is peeling off the wall. **Repeat Violation**

36-30-4

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect above triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yogurt dispenser (52F Ambient air); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding) left out since 6:30am per person in charge. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt dispenser (52F Ambient air); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding) left out since 6:30am per person in charge. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station not accessible to employees to wash hands due to plumbing disrepair. Person in charge made hand washing station accessible during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing under hand washing station in kitchen disconnected. Person in charge had maintenance reconnect plumbing. **Corrected On-Site**

29-08-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed kitchen wall paper peeling making wall no longer smooth, easily cleanable

36-30-4

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt dispenser (45F - Cold Holding) on buffet line. Yogurt placed inside one hour prior to inspection per person in charge. Yogurt placed in refrigerator to cool. Ambient 53F inside unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in kitchen by hand washing station.

35A-02-6

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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station in kitchen blocked by cleaning supplies. Kitchen employee removed cleaning supplies. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand washing station. Kitchen employee placed roll of paper towels from laundry into kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-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 food handler training for current food staff. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor under hand washing station in kitchen. Kitchen employee started cleaning a leak that was fix before inspection with a chemical dispenser for triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on reach in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on white reach in freezer and refrigerators soiled with food debris. Observed gasket on refrigerated yogurt dispenser soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1) reach in freezer has build up of ice. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07:

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Historical Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Historical Inn on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western Historical Inn?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Western Historical Inn.

How does Best Western Historical Inn compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Best Western Historical Inn most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Best Western Historical Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Western Historical Inn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Western Historical 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 Best Western Historical Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Historical Inn is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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