Falafel Queens

1080 Ponce De Leon, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Falafel Queens stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Falafel Queens on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat chicken. Person in charge moved raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Milk opened yesterday not dated marked. Person in charge date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used asa scoop in rice. Person in charge pulled container out. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray filled with purple liquid missing label. Person in charge added label. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped forks, spoons, knifes lying flat in storage containers. Discussed with person in charge.

25-02-4

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above microwave showing signs of water damage.

36-32-5

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting boards on front line stained with food debris.

22-02-4

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on flip-top cooler and prep table stained with food debris **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor by bathroom.

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

22-08-4

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Falafel Queens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Falafel Queens on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Falafel Queens?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Falafel Queens.

How does Falafel Queens compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Falafel Queens most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Falafel Queens' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Falafel Queens have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Falafel Queens 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 Falafel Queens inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Falafel Queens is inspected around two times per year on average.

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