Island Beach Grill
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Island Beach Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, showing up three times.
Among St. Augustine restaurants, the typical score is 81; Island Beach Grill is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 67 rodent droppings on dry storage shelves near burger buns, paper plates, and tortillas with evidence of gnawing through tortillas packages. 23 rodent droppings in the corner near ice cream machine of kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and freezer interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill station wall soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
74
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelve soiled on cookline.
22-16-4
86
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under shelving in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
95
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed: sanitizer in a bucket at 400+ ppm. Partial dump and refill with just water to correct. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed: a vacuum machine used for reduced oxygen packaging, for raw ground beef. Operator states they will seal but not vacuum, this process will work the same for them, and then freeze. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-50-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 2employee drinks stored on the prep table. These were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk oil stored on the floor, next to the fryers.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: a knife and a scoop in 97F sanitizer. The utensils were removed and set to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed: the men,s restroom left hand wash sink drains slowly.
29-20-5
64
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch hair, remove gloves and begin putting on new gloves without handwash. Employee discarded gloves and washed hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored over containers of oil on cook line. Operator moved bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packages of raw fish stored over ready to eat chicken and other items in two door reach-in cooler. Operator moved fish during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed no proof employees without food handlers certification are aware of reporting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board attached to reach-in cooler with food debris staining.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under counter at window observed two co2 tanks not secured. Operator secured tanks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On cook line observed handles on reach-in cooler broken and not smooth and easily cleanable as well as the gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of oil stored on floor at end of cook line.
08B-38-4
41
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On front counter observed employee hat stored next to single use items. Observed sunglasses hanging over multiple food items on storage shelves. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach-in cooler doors with broken handles.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelf on prep table with extensive rust.
14-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris buildup in bottom of reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tanks under front counter not secured. Operator secured tanks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Beach Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Beach Grill on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Beach Grill?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Island Beach Grill.
How does Island Beach Grill compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Island Beach Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Island Beach Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Beach Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Island Beach Grill 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 Island Beach Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Beach Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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