Great Wall
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
58
Score
Great Wall appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
Great Wall's latest score of 58 falls below the St. Augustine average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over shrimp.
08A-17-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup in sugar. Bowls in rice. Person in charge removed all containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Tools, phone and medicine by can goods. Person in charge removed all items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At bottom of walk in freezer establishment used spray foam to seal making it not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor under cook line. Person in charge removed oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment has cut plastic jugs in sweet and sour and other sauces.
14-13-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in mop bucket. Person in charge hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above washed and peeled onions in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic and metal bowls without handles used to scoop bulk flour and rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease. Observed ceiling tiles in lobby soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance on reach in cooler and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusty. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk food containers with rice and flour missing labels.
02D-01-5
67
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
45
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 7 yellow 5.25lbs cans of thick soy sauce with dented seams and bulging tops and bottoms.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee check customer out and touch credit card and cellphone and then start bagging fried noodles into bags without hand washing. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table used to hold rice warmers soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair fry flip-top cooler top lid. Observed tape used to repair stand up reach in freezer door.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed person food items not marked or separated from establishment food used for public. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge started moving personal foods in freezers to one shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on make line flip-top cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by walk-in freezer soiled with black debris in corner where water collects from condensation. Observed ceiling tiles on cook line heavily soiled with grease. Observed walls and floors in dry storage area soiled with flour and other food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in freezer, refrigerators, walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed non food contact portions of rice warmers soiled with food debris. Observed floor mixer base and sides soiled with flour. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food storage in direct contact with take out bags in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer. Discussed with person in charge.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two family members of operator handling and preparing food in kitchen without specific food handler training. Discussed with person in charge about providing training to all food employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks and food stored in stand up reach in cooler and on shelves in walk-in cooler above establishment food. Discussed with person in charge.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets torn and separated from door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near walk-in freezer where ice has melted.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor through out kitchen soiled with food debris. Including under rice cookers. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive amount of ice build up in walk-in freezer. Ice is falling outside of door when opened. Door cannot close fully due to ice. Observed condensing unit dripping into pan on shelf.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave. Observed food splash on interior of microwave door.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed hardware style drill with attached whisk sitting on food prep surface. Observed food residue on whisk. Discussed using non food grade drills in food service with person in charge.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in cooler reach in freezer walk-in freezer walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris. Observed gaskets on rice cookers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls and Rangoons stored in walk-in cooler without cover. Observed bulk flour container in dry storage missing cover.
08B-12-5
50
Oct 3, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed establishments paper menu used to line sheet pans with egg rolls on top. Discussed with person in charge. No visible contamination observed during inspection.
14-86-1
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 large floor mixer attachments and bowl soiled with debris. Establishment no longer uses large mixer per person in charge. Discussed about removing from establishment.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents through out kitchen and lobby soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior screen door with visible rust through bottom of frame.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
52
Apr 12, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (89F - Hot Holding) in non-functioning rice cooker. Rice been out since 2pm per person in charge. Person in charge placed on time as public health control temporary. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding) in main flip-top cooler above fill line. Discussed with person in charge and they removed pasta from above fill line and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by back door. Person in charge added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
67
Apr 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed carrots in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged walk-in cooler shelves placing chicken on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. yellow rice (98F - Hot Holding) left on counter. Person in charge disposed of. Discussed time as a public health control with owner. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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 paper and digital written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing station by back door blocked by multiple sets of rubber cleaning gloves. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used to scoop rice. Discussed with person in charge and they removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored outings reach in cooler above establishments pork. Person in charge removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided paper and digital copy to person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior screen door not self closing. Person in charge reattached bungee cord and door closes by self now. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4
50
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk-in freezer food stored in non food grade plastic bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken mixed with raw beef not in manufacture packing in walk-in freezer. Discussed with person in charge.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (128F - Hot Holding) - rice cooker near walk-in freezer. Person in charge turned rice cooker on to reheat rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Discussed with employee and person in charge.
12A-03-4
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 paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station by back door missing towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station on cook line missing soap. Person in charge added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk dispensing containers not labeled with common food name. Person in charge started labeling containers. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on flip-top cooler doors and reach in cooler doors soiled with foo debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on ceiling through out kitchen soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in walk-in freezer not segregated from establishment foods served to public. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen cracked allowing water to pool. Walk-in cooler floor in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 3) reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 4) reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan hanging on back door blowing air into establishment soiled with dirt and dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter by soup. Discussed with person in charge.
21-12-4
26
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade bags in reach in freezer contain raw shrimp. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. brown rice (113F - Hot Holding) rice cooker left off. Person in charge turned rice cooker on to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance, dust, grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food while preparing vegetables. Employee threw out food and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored with establishments food in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table near vegetables. Person in charge removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) Gaskets on flip-top cooler, reach in freezer, walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler torn and in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1) Floor tiles in kitchen cracked, missing. 2) walk in cooler floor popping up and exposing concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Gaskets on reach in freezer walk-in freezer, and flip-top coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer fans soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed wood floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in walk-in freezer has unsealed wood.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in back of kitchen not labeled with common food name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Great Wall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Great Wall on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Great Wall?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Great Wall.
How does Great Wall compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Great Wall most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Great Wall's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Great Wall have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Great Wall 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 Great Wall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Great Wall is inspected around three times per year on average.
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