Jax Wine and Spirits

16 Castillo Dr S, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: May 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Jax Wine and Spirits stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Jax Wine and Spirits' 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately one flying insect under triple sink near floor drain. Observed approximately 8 small flying insects above trash can at open air bar.

35A-02-7

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

23-03-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards on condenser unit in walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.

36-50-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed deflector plate interior of ice machine soiled with black/green mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer torn.

14-11-5

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles filled with blue chemicals missing common named label. Person in charge added common name labels to spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station near triple sink missing paper towels.

31B-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex bathrooms missing cover waste receptacles.

32-12-5

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed tape used to repair Observed prep table near fryers repaired with duct tape.

14-13-4

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

22-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed available inspection report from 2019.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed both bar soda gun holsters missing drain lines.

29-17-4

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1) hose Bibb on back of establishment missing vacuum breaker. Person in charge added one to hose Bibb. **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1) License expired 6/1/2022, person in charge updated license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-2

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. 1) chemical emitting strip in bar area behind ice bins. Employees removed strip from food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

41-24-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) raw chicken over raw beef. Person in charge moved chicken below beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Ice machine behind establishment gaskets are soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) Beer walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) ice cooler behind establishment gaskets are torn. 2) reach in freezer gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jax Wine and Spirits last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jax Wine and Spirits on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jax Wine and Spirits?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jax Wine and Spirits.

How does Jax Wine and Spirits compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Jax Wine and Spirits most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Jax Wine and Spirits' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jax Wine and Spirits 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 Jax Wine and Spirits 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 Jax Wine and Spirits inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jax Wine and Spirits is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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