Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no current food manager certification present. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed hot dogs kept on time with time written on packaging missing written plans. Provided blank plans and person in charge printer and filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pizza in reach in freezer created on Sunday per person in charge missing date marks.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket bunched up in corner preventing door from properly sealing. Person in charge placed work order.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
67
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser doesn't dispense.
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice machine back kitchen side soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exterior door has gap at bottom. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water from above restrooms left on overnight that overflowed down to ceiling, front counter and back kitchen areas. Operator mentioned restrooms are not used upstairs and insured it was potable not contaminated water. Operator shut off water valve upstairs to contain situation. **Warning**
29-03-4
74
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at non chemical side of the split at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter hot dog (120F - Hot Holding).
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink left side of kitchen. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice machines top interior and deflector plates soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door of kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
58
Apr 1, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed self service pop corn buckets not stored inverted. Person in charge inverted all popcorn buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
95
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no one in establishment with a food manager's certificate. Operator stated employees have left and in the process of hiring a manager.
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in bar area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in storage area, by beer cooler, in back area of kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 cases of single-service cups on floor in storage area by beer cooler, in back area of kitchen. Operator properly stored cups during inspection.
25-05-4
61
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not operating. Manager stated hand wash sink located in back kitchen area was broken and in need of repair. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided for hand wash sinks behind front counter. Manager placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with chemicals, located behind front counter, not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back area of kitchen, ice machine that was full of ice had mold-like substance on the interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. In old manager office area now used as candy storage and walk in cooler, carpet not removed.
36-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In back area of kitchen, ice machine that was not in use and empty had 2 dead roaches on the interior.
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of bagged popcorn stored on floor in back store room. Manager placed boxes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employees drink on top shelf in cooler located in back area of kitchen. Manager removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of single service items stored on floor. Manager moved all boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
55
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Due to renovations, Managers present not able to locate Certified Food Manager certifications. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at both handwash sinks in back kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Due to renovations, Managers present not able to locate employee certification. **Warning**
53B-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. Due to renovations, manager not able to provide proof of employee responsibilities. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines have mold-like substance in interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, employee foods stored on shelf with customer foods.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In candy storage room, case of cotton candy stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At back kitchen area by rear door, two holes in wall.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in counter top reach-in cooler at front concession area.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In candy storage room, two cases of cups on floor. At paper storage area, open case of straws on floor. Manager moved straws to shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager not able to locate.
51-18-6
45
Sep 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container drying on hand washing sink by bar area. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Middle ice bin at concession stand has mold-like substance. In back storage area, both ice machines have mold-like substance. Operator cleaned ice bin and ice machines. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In candy and popcorn storage room, candy and popcorn bags stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In back of building by back door, light shield broken and partially falling down.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with calcium/lime scale buildup. Hand sink by Coke drink cooler.
23-03-4
74
Jun 27, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
82
Apr 12, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee onsite hired 6 months prior to inspection without training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Establishment is adopting new management and is currently training employees **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: No proof of employee training. Establishment is under new management and still in transition. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine.
How does Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine 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 Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Epic Theatres of Saint Augustine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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