Boathouse St Augustine
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Boathouse St Augustine appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
Boathouse St Augustine's latest score of 100 sits above the St. Augustine average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line; Shrimp, grouper, calamari, gator 48F In 2nd reach in cooler; Sausage, lobster 45F; ( - Cold Holding) Salad; feta 45F, butter 57F, crab 44F; ( - Cold Holding). All items placed on time control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Several people began work without washing their hands first. Addressed and they washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags marked with last date sold. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink in back prep room is not working. Needs to be repaired. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired 10/25. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back prep room does not have hot or cold water.
27-16-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles are missing and there are deep grooves in between them in kitchen and dish area.
36-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cook line. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 reach in cooler has a black/grooved board.
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment has mop sink but not using mop sink. It is blocked off by boxes and equipment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In two reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge cleaned out. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen and dish room as unsealed concrete.
36-02-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor in back area. Person in charge picked up and moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; food on floor.
08B-38-4
32
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two live flying insects in back prep kitchen. Observed two live flying insects in main kitchen near back door. Observed approximately 20 live flying insects trapped in control devices in between prep kitchen and main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed one flying insect in dish pit. Observed approximately 50 flying insects around fly trap outside restaurant near back door. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed all waste water from dish machine draining onto floor after every cycle. Person in charge immediately called plumber and ceased use of dish machine. Observed large pool of waste water pooling near prep kitchen and ice machine creating a sanitary nuisance and attracting flying insects. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed dish machine plumbing fixed. Observed double sink next to dish machine leaking. Observed waste water puddle outback of restaurant still there. Person in charge had plumber check out drain. Observed clear water flowing from floor drain in outback concrete pad. Water flow rate stopped during inspection person in charge called plumber. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed all waste water from dish machine draining onto floor after every cycle. Person in charge immediately called plumber and ceased use of dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed dish machine plumbing fixed. Observed double sink next to dish machine leaking. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
70
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed all waste water from dish machine draining onto floor after every cycle. Person in charge immediately called plumber and ceased use of dish machine. Observed large pool of waste water pooling near prep kitchen and ice machine creating a sanitary nuisance and attracting flying insects. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two live flying insects in back prep kitchen. Observed two live flying insects in main kitchen near back door. Observed approximately 20 live flying insects trapped in control devices in between prep kitchen and main kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food contact containers ran through dish machine at 0 ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink at 200ppm quat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at salad station drink and not change gloves and wash hands. Discussed with employee. Employee went to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed sanitizer and rinse aid hoses mixed up. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge flushed dish machine and fixed hoses. Did not retest dish machine due to waste water draining onto floor. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags stored in kitchen out of order. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge started organizing tags **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed all tags stored in kitchen missing last date served. Person in charge started adding dates. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards soiled with black/green mold like substance and food stains.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on prep tables on cook line. Person in charge had employees remove drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed salad station employee drinking from open container. Immediately discussed with employee and they moved drink outside of food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water collecting in broken tiles on floor in several places within kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in kitchen missing and or broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed main kitchen back door plastic cracked.
35B-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed all waste water from dish machine draining onto floor after every cycle. Person in charge immediately called plumber and ceased use of dish machine. **Warning**
29-11-4
25
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed sushi bar added where drink station was. If looking at plans from 2022 number 40 tea station was replaced with flip-top reach in cooler and cutting board for sushi making. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Operator is submitting plans within the next few days. Operator was waiting for equipment. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed sushi bar added where drink station was. If looking at plans from 2022 number 40 tea station was replaced with flip-top reach in cooler and cutting board for sushi making. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on floor next to mop sink in chemical closet next to back door. Person in charge has done renovations to closet and believes they are old. Person in charge cleaned and removed all rodent droppings from floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed sushi bar added where drink station was. If looking at plans from 2022 number 40 tea station was replaced with flip-top reach in cooler and cutting board for sushi making. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish washing area due to missing tiles.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in dish area cracked and missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle at bar inside ice. Person in charge removed from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line oven handles and on tilt skillet handles. Person in charge removed all tongs.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed ice scoops for outside ice machine left outside with leaves gathering on scoop. Person in charge removed scoop and placed it in ware washing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets and door on fry station cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Middle cooler; pasta 50F, Parmesan 53F, feta 46F, cheese 48F, lettuce 53F, milk 46F, ; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Middle cooler; pasta 50F, Parmesan 53F, feta 46F, cheese 48F, lettuce 53F, milk 46F, ; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags are missing last date sold on them.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment is missing recently hired staffs certificates.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oysters on floor. Person in charge moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor. Person in charge moved to dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-14-5
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 breader. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under board at end of line.
21-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Co2 tank by back door not secured.
51-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on several coolers have black mold like substance on them in several coolers. Flour/breader containers are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of fish cooler. Water in bottom of middle cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breader flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean glasses are wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in dry storage has debris on it.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cook line, dish and server line are cracked and missing holding water in floor.
36-17-5
35
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored above flip-top cooler. Person in charge moved chemical away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed middle reach in cooler: corn mix (53F - Cold Holding); raw fish (64F - Cold Holding). Ambient cooler temp 36F. Person in charge thinks heat lamps and open lid contributed to temp rise. Person in charge placed ice bags on product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Observed dish machine at 10ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed machine and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards on reach in coolers soiled with food stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on kitchen reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
55
Dec 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) fry station: gator meat (53F - Cold Holding); calamari (49F - Cold Holding) person in charge added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting boards on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1) standing water in kitchen from steam table and AC drain. floor drain near oyster drain clogged. Person in charge is waiting on plumbing work order.
36-22-4
74
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
58
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boathouse St Augustine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boathouse St Augustine on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boathouse St Augustine?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Boathouse St Augustine.
How does Boathouse St Augustine compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Boathouse St Augustine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Boathouse St Augustine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boathouse St Augustine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boathouse St Augustine 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 Boathouse St Augustine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boathouse St Augustine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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