Crave
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Crave, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Crave trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In far back storage area co2 tanks not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing on doorway to back area.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone leaning against to go boxes. Person in charge removed.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on large reach in cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Person in charge removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelf in reach in freezer has food debris.
22-16-4
70
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2025. Person in charge renewed over the phone and linked license to online account during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed three(3) rodent droppings on floor of dry storage Observed four(4) rodent droppings on floor of hot water tank closet. Person in charge swept all droppings up and removed them from establishment. Person in charge called pest control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damaged by water near rear entrance.
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken near entrance to kitchen from dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed one door on flip-top cooler has gasket torn
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 6/1/2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station in back kitchen. Person in charge added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing in back kitchen area.
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
67
Aug 26, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shelless hard boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (53F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding) in small flip-top cooler. Ambient air temperature 50F. Person in charge just had cooler stocked less than 15 mins. Person in charge had employee place all products in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. Person in charge renewed over phone during inspection. Confirmation number 246008137 **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with clear liquid at triple sink missing label. Person in charge added label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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 small fliptop cooler with build up of ice and an ambient air temperature of 50F. Person in charge placed food in walk-in cooler and turned off flip-top cooler to defrost ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
64
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp under raw chicken and ground beef. Person in charge placed shrimp above ground beef and chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank next to bottled water in back dry storage not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed both unisex bathrooms trash cans missing lids.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on floor in dry storage room.
08B-38-4
74
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched eye and forehead and proceeded to put gloves on without hand washing. Immediately discussed with employee and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-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. 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
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White refrigerator in back kitchen has gasket that separating from door.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water stored on floor in dry storage area. Cases of bananas stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two red Carbon dioxide tanks near bag n bog not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
55
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crave last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crave on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crave?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crave.
How does Crave compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Crave most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Crave's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crave have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Crave 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 Crave inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crave is inspected around three times per year on average.
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