Catch 27 Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
86
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Catch 27 Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Catch 27 Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Compared to the broader St. Augustine restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butternut bisque (50F - Cold Holding); orzo (47F - Cold Holding) left out for less than four hours while stocking working coolers. Person in charge placed in ice bath and product reached 41F or below by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
86
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cut watermelon vacuum packed onsite and stored in walk-in cooler without HACCP plan. Provided HACCP plan handout to person in charge. Person in charge states they do not plan on continuing vacuum packaging their fruit and it was a one time trial. Person in charge removed the vacuum packaged watermelon. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-50-1
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 12 expired food handler certifications.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris inside gaskets on small reach in cooler.
23-03-4
78
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
55
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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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 machine at 10ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed machine and retested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes ran through dish machine at 10ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed chlorine and retested 100ppm chlorine and reran dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
74
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Butter on cook line without time mark. Person in charge disposed of.
03F-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. Observed greens in reach in cooler marked 11/9. Person in charge disposed of greens. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge and they printed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in up stairs kitchen without hot water. Person in charge is having hot water handle fixed but is waiting on parts. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing station in upstairs kitchen and upstairs wine bar missing sign. Provided to person in charge and they posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging in cook line equipment. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
55
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) raw pork over raw fish and cut tomatoes in reach in freezer. Person in charge had employee start rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1) heavy cream not date marked. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catch 27 Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catch 27 Restaurant on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Catch 27 Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Catch 27 Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Catch 27 Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Catch 27 Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Catch 27 Restaurant 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 Catch 27 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Catch 27 Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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