Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
“Floors not maintained smooth and durable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in walk-in cooler not smooth or easily cleanable due to metal popping up.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at bar. Person in charge removed ice scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
90
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed food handler expired 12/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Observed no food handler training. Person in charge I spoke to during routine on vacation. Manager needs more time to train staff. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Observed food handler expired 12/2024 **Warning**
53B-05-5
90
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); cut cooked tomatoes and garlic (50F) left in flip-top cooler over night. Flip-top cooler ambient 49F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); cut cooked tomatoes and garlic (50F) left in flip-top cooler over night. Flip-top cooler ambient 49F
01B-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 chicken cooked breasts prepared on 4/19/24 Roast beef sliced on 4/17/24 and corned beef prepared on 4/24 in reach in cooler. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
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. Observed cooked Turkey opened to be sliced missing date mark. Turkey opened on Wednesday per person in charge.
02C-03-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster at bar missing drain line.
29-17-4
55
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two ziplock bags of sliced deli meat stored on bottom of reach in cooler with poor air floor due to over filling. Discussed with person in charge.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed Y-splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on black hose side.
29-42-4
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**
11-27-4
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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Observed one bar employee missing proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles on floor of beer walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
50
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection, one certified food manager certification present, expired 01/09/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Establishment has no proof of certified food manager at establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, raw beef patties stored over container of honey mustard dressing. Employee states going to discard the ground beef..**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection, one certified food manager certification present, expired 01/09/2023. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up of mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket hanging by walk in cooler door not inverted or covered for protection.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on the flip top roc over the prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line has a broken cooler door handle. Standup reach in cooler has a broken cooler door handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler metal flooring raised and separating no longer easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in the mens restroom.
31B-04-4
52
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room.
How does Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room 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 Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room is inspected around three times per year on average.
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