Bull & Crown Publick House
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Bull & Crown Publick House 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Bull & Crown Publick House's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
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. Observed chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding) in bottom drawer in flip-top cooler for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler too cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling near hood system
36-32-5
74
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed main make line cooler: salmon (69F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding) stock less than four hours ago per person in charge. Person in charge had all product brought to walk-in cooler too cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately Seventeen(17) rodent droppings on floor in kitchen under dish machine. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two(2) live flying insects inside the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area Observed pesticides barfly strip hanging in bar area. Person in charge disposed of pesticide strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee food handler certificate expired February 2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on main cook line cooler, drawer reach in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in kitchen soiled with food debris, vermin droppings. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor at bar **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing and broken cove molding through out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed make line flip-top cooler with an ambient air temperature of 50F and torn gaskets not keeping product cool.
14-74-7
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall near dish machine in major disrepair. Wall is buckling. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed window AC vent and filter, located right above steamer well, heavily soiled with dust and grease.
36-50-4
35
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain under triple sink. Person in charge cleaner trash guard in drain and drain started working normally. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-26-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with yellow fluid, on table in pass through from bar to kitchen, missing label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in kitchen missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding thought out kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Person in charge moved away from prep and food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor soiled with waste water. Immediately instructed person in charge to have floors cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed reach in cooler drain pan soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall repaired with unsealed plywood near hand washing station.
36-30-4
52
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 34 rodent droppings on floor under dish machine. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on top of dish machine Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on floor under triple sink. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on floor in storage shed near reach in coolers. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw animal shell eggs above cooked mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately two live flying insects in kitchen. Observed approximately three live flying insects near floor drain at bar. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on floor in storage shed where food and single service is stored. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by fryers in kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors heavily soiled with grease and oil behind cooking equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets in kitchen soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
45
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (48F - Cold Holding) right next to entrance of walk-in cooler. Door left open often. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House made buffalo sauce containing butter and cooked vegetables per person in charge date marked 9/28. Person in charge disposed of product.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell egg above raw beef. Discussed with person in charge.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine while dish machine tested at 10 ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink and placed dishes inside to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
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 dish machine tested at 10 ppm chlorine. Person in charge called manufacture for scheduled maintenance. Person in charge set up triple sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind prep table and under hand washing station In kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food and dirt debris on floor under equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves in walk-in cooler rusted.
14-17-4
33
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (54F - Cold Holding) item left on counter from walk-in cooler. Person in charge added ice and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Provided paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip-top cooler and small reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in through out kitchen cracked. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near hand washing station soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old food labels stuck to pans on drying rack. Discussed with person in charge.
16-46-4
64
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bull & Crown Publick House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bull & Crown Publick House on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bull & Crown Publick House?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bull & Crown Publick House.
How does Bull & Crown Publick House compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Bull & Crown Publick House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Bull & Crown Publick House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bull & Crown Publick House have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bull & Crown Publick House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bull & Crown Publick House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bull & Crown Publick House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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