Bliss by the Sea
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Bliss by the Sea, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among St. Augustine restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bliss by the Sea is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Establishment does not have hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Establishment is still waiting on a part for hot water heater. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Dec 31, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Establishment is not washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Establishment does not have hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
78
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Not observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Not observed. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on staff for nine weeks in process of completing course. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Operator has took course and will take test later today. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on staff for nine weeks in process of completing course. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen.
22-16-4
82
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of isopropyl 99% alcohol stored on counter behind bar next to coffee presses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Observed no paperwork that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge about their health and related foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink by door to kitchen. Also, no soap at handwashing sink in bar area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of microwave with rust.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple counters in kitchen with debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen by 3 compartment sink blocked by stored equipment and chemicals on floor. Also hand washing sink blocked in bar area with a box of plastic silverware.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen by 3 compartment sink. Also no paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 proof of any Employees training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired over sixty days with no proof of required state approved training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink with debris.
16-07-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes on rack by handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink, on shelf lower than both sinks, exposed to splash.
24-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal phone on prep table in kitchen by back door.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed in 3 compartment sink, middle sink with black dish pan with soap and water. Other sinks empty.
16-13-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with lime buildup. Observed interior of ice machine with lime buildup.
14-34-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with debris buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator had no copy of last inspection available.
51-18-6
25
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Windex stored with clean plates on rack over sink in kitchen, bottle removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package of raw bacon stored over packages of muffins in standing reach in freezer in kitchen, bacon moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for any food handlers available during inspection. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In men's bathroom. At hand wash station in dish area in kitchen. Also no paper towels at hand wash station at bar area, operator provided paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service salad bar/buffet. Missing utensils for individual bread, muffins, sliced fruit and cooked eggs.
08B-07-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No one on site has proof of manager certification. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures available, inspector provided procedures during inspection and operation filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water at bar area, water moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
43
Mar 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed exterior mop sink near back door to kitchen without vacuum breakers on both faucets. Operator placed breakers on faucets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area observed unlabeled bottle of cleaner. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Observed no written procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler near back door and reach-in cooler right of handwash sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door to kitchen not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. In outdoor storage room near HC room entrance observed multiple bags of water softener stored on floor.
08B-74-1
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bliss by the Sea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bliss by the Sea on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bliss by the Sea?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bliss by the Sea.
How does Bliss by the Sea compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Bliss by the Sea most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Bliss by the Sea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bliss by the Sea have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bliss by the Sea 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 Bliss by the Sea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bliss by the Sea is inspected around four times per year on average.
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