Connolly's Shore Grill
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Connolly's Shore Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Augustine restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile in kitchen not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler raw meat cooler gasket in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Operator ordered gaskets. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves and interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Not observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Dishwasher machine sanitizer 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cookline wipe face with back of hand and touched ready to eat fried potatoes as he plated.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top reach in cooler and pull out drawer longer than 4 hours sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); lobster (54F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (52F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler and pull out drawer sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); lobster (54F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cookline has tongs inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in kitchen with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle cup used to dispense sugar. Operator discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile in kitchen not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler raw meat cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves and interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
30
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled on back counter with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager present during time of inspection operator went to restaurant depot. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 bottle no secured near soda bibs. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen not easily cleanable non acoustic. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline no hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cookline soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
61
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor 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. Dishwasher sanitizer improper 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled on back counter with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both hand wash sinks in kitchen have items inside such as rag and whisk. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager present during time of inspection operator went to restaurant depot.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen not easily cleanable non acoustic.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cookline soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in top part of bucket. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 bottle no secured near soda bibs.
51-11-4
45
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Sep 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a total of 11 rodent droppings, Found 9 droppings behind bar in far corner behind handwashing sink Found 2 droppings behind bar under ice bin **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-2024 operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. By dish area potato diver machine has buildup on blade an plunger
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area 2 unlabeled spray bottles, identified as Odaban disinfectant
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen multiple ceiling tiles not easily cleanable Employee stated that they are in the process of changing tiles **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area floor tiles missing or cracked
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line interior of microwave soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area no shield over fluorescent lights
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line reach in cooler drawers gaskets soiled At cook line hood and hood filters have grease buildup At cook line side of flat top has buildup **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler case of unwashed tomatoes stored over bread Also unwashed fruit over milk
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood wall in back of kitchen not sealed
36-30-4
37
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. On cook line, employee preparing raw chicken breast on cutting board above flip top Reach in cooler containing ready to eat food. Employee moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In back storage area, in Reach in cooler, raw chicken stored in ziplock bag over ready to eat hash brown potatoes. Operator moved to correct storage location on bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. On cook line, observed employee crack eggs, wipe hands on shirt and return to task with no hand washing. Manager discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, operator stated they hold these items on time, not on written time plan and no time stamp. pancake batter (78F); scrambled eggs mix (54F)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back storage area, bottle of Goo Gone stored above food product. Manager removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. On cook line while taking cooling temperatures, probed cooked chicken breast. Employee on cook line questioned what temperature I was looking for. I asked said employee what temperature are we looking for, he seemed unsure and instead cut cooked breast in half to ensure fully cooked.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cook line, onions cooked at 10 AM cooked onions (103F, retemp 90 min lapse 82F - Cooling. Operator brought onions up to 165F and began cooling on single layer sheet tray.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food not documented on written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. In kitchen time/temperature controled for safety butter stored on counter and held on time. Butter was time stamped but not on written time procedures. Spoke with operator about adding to time paperwork. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, sanitizer bucket and, steel wool scrubber, stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed items to proper location. Also, employees dumping drinks in hand sink by drink station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present during inspection with 5 food handling employees working.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen, multiple ceiling tiles are not smooth or easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line, employee drink stored on shelf above clean utensils. In back storage area, employee drink stored above food.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On cook line, 2 employees handling food with no hat or hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen behind cook line, walls and floors soiled with grease and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At bar, mini fridge under counter has significant ice buildup in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In kitchen, at large ice machine, ice scoop stored on top of machine not inverted.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At bar, ice well towards kitchen, black mold like substance on rim of well.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing fixture (sink) not easily cleanable. At bar, service sink faucet is corroded and no longer smooth easily cleanable.
29-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line, wet wiping cloth stored on edge of hand sink by back door. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
18
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At server station, employee handled toast with bare hands. Operator told employee to use utensils for toast. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Evidence of vermin In dry storage under rack, loaf of bread on floor with visible gnaw marks. Operator discarded loaf of bread. Contacted Linda S at district office. Following day call back. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-21-4
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. Emailed operator written procedures during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In dry storage on shelf next to silver reach-in cooler, slicer has food debris. Also on wall near dish area, 2 dicers have food buildup. Also on rack near dish area, multiple cutting boards have heavy staining. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, hand washing sink blocked by shelves. Also, hand washing sink had multiple bottles stored inside of sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified as being undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. 2 employees present hired under 60 days with no proof available. Emailed operator document for reporting illness during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control Operator has multiple food items held on time control but has no written procedures. Emailed operator procedures during inspection.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near door to kitchen, across from prep line, ice machine plate has mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, multiple spatulas in standing water. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At bar, behind drawer of silver reach-in cooler food debris and residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Next to dish area behind dicers, wood back plate not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At bar, silver reach-in freezer has ice buildup.
14-69-4
30
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In two door reach-in freezer observed plastic bags of raw beef stored over cut veggies. Operator moved beef during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage area observed bleach stored next to bottles of hot sauce and packages of pancake mix. Operator moved bleach to separate shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drop plate in ice machine with mold-like substance buildup along edge. Operator began cleaning plate during inspection. Behind bar observed soda gun with buildup. Operator took gun apart for cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink next to back door observed multiple utensils and empty containers present in sink. At handwash sink near dish area observed rack of silverware covering sink. Employee moved rack during inspection. At handwash sink near dish area observed food debris in drain of sink. Operator cleaned sink drain during inspection. Observed handwash sink in bar area used as storage for employee purse and spray bottle. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda stand observed co2 tank unsecured. Operator secured tank during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line observed employee drink stored on shelf above multiple packages of bread. Employee moved drink during inspection. Behind bar observed two employee drinks stored over multiple bottles of juice. Operator moved drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On two door reach-in freezer observed torn gaskets. In bottom of fridge with top reach-in freezer observed drawer cracked and in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple areas throughout kitchen with missing/broken floor tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On reach-in cooler drawers across from back door observed handles with food debris buildup.
23-03-4
43
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Connolly's Shore Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Connolly's Shore Grill on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Connolly's Shore Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Connolly's Shore Grill.
How does Connolly's Shore Grill compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Connolly's Shore Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Connolly's Shore Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Connolly's Shore Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Connolly's Shore Grill 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 Connolly's Shore Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Connolly's Shore Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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