Gourmet Garden

17 Cuna St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Gourmet Garden appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. On Jul 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader St. Augustine restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 small flying insects **Warning**

35A-02-7

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed main kitchen exterior door not self closing. Discussed options to person in charge.

35B-03-4

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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 half n half opened Sunday not date mark. Person in charge added date mark.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lamb stock made last Friday not date marked. Person in charge added date mark.

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed main entrance to kitchen not self closing. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Jun 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of water on floor Observed one bag of unwashed onions on floor. Person in charge placed on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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

22-08-4

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed person in charge missing food handler certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: Operator needs more time to get training **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Main kitchen door not self closing and no screen door present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: Operator needs more time to correct. **Time Extended**

35B-03-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor left of reach in cooler. Observed approximately 7 rodent droppings on floor left reach in freezer. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on floor under triple sink. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on window sill behind stoves. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on floor in between flip-top cooler and stove. Observed 1 rodent dropping on prep table next to air fryer. **Warning**

35A-04-4

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** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food prep table next to fryer soiled from rodent droppings. Discussed with person in charge.

22-02-4

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. Observed person in charge missing food handler certificate **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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in flip-top cooler made couple day prior per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed no cove molding and holes in wall near floor under triple sink. **Warning**

36-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Main kitchen door not self closing and no screen door present. **Warning**

35B-03-4

May 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gourmet Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gourmet Garden on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gourmet Garden?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gourmet Garden.

How does Gourmet Garden compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Gourmet Garden most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Gourmet Garden's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gourmet Garden 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 Gourmet Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gourmet Garden is inspected around four times per year on average.

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