Juniper Market
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
100
Score
Juniper Market has been inspected 15 times since 2022. Juniper Market was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader St. Augustine restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dated 3.16 in cooler; Inside cooler; ham, turkey 47F, chicken 46F, cheese 45F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Dated 3.16 in cooler; Inside cooler; ham, turkey 47F, chicken 46F, cheese 45F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing on back wall behind dishwasher and 3 compartment sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 compartment sink is coming off the wall.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water underneath and behind dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Tall reach in freezer has ice in bottom of unit.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment does not have a copy of last inspection report.
51-18-6
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Far back restroom does not have a self closing hinge on door. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of drinking cups on floor. Person in charge placed everything above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
52
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door left open and not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor behind dish machine soiled with moisture and food debris.
36-22-4
82
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 live flying insects inside back kitchen under prep table and near floor drain. Person in charge attempted to kill live flying insects during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed approximately 4 flying insects at floor drain under triple sink. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
86
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 live flying insects inside back kitchen under prep table and near floor drain. Person in charge attempted to kill live flying insects during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler under coffee station soiled with food debris. Person in charge had employee start cleaning gaskets during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes in dish machine not reaching 160F. Dishes were re ran at 167F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - High temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher at 145F 158F first two times dish machine was ran. Person ran machine a third time at 167F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed quiche made on Saturday prior to to inspection per person in charge not date marked. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service on floor near back door. Person in charge placed empty boxes on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor of storage room. Person in charge cleaned up roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
61
May 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Person in charge wiped gaskets out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
95
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near flip-top cooler Observed one live flying insect in dry storage area Observed two flying insects by triple sink and trash can. Observed approximately 12 live flying insects **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler through breakfast rush. person in charge added chicken to ice to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish machine leaking water from, Bottom right corner during wash cycle.
14-11-5
64
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor near dish washer.
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by hand washing station near dish machine **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
78
Jun 6, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching carrots without gloves while grating for use in salads. Immediately discussed with employee. No visible contamination observed in carrots. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed hose coming from dish machine into floor drain submerged in water. Discussed with person in charge. **Warning**
29-45-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings under mop sink in storage closet Observed 1 rodent dropping in drain pan of AC unit in storage closet Observed 1 rodent dropping next too AC ducts in storage closet Person in charge stated they had pest control come in over the past month to eliminate the issue. Person in charge had rodent droppings cleaned up and removed from establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two chemical spray bottles filled with blue liquid on flip-top cooler in kitchen. Person in charge moved chemical bottles to hand washing station away from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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 employee hired over 60 days without proof of training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has four food employees working during inspection without an employee with proof of food manager training.
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed circular metal container used to store utensils with interior soiled with black debris. Person in charge placed utensils and contained in triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in mop sink. Observed 1 dead roach on floor of storage closet Person in charge swept up and removed all dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above base board under hand washing station near cook line. Discussed with person in charge.
36-24-5
39
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ food manager off site with 4 employees. Operator is in process of getting another food manager.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher (Temperature 155F). Operator discontinued use and set up triple sink.
16-54-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Juniper Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Juniper Market on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Juniper Market?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Juniper Market.
How does Juniper Market compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Juniper Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Juniper Market's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Juniper Market have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Juniper Market 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 Juniper Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Juniper Market is inspected around four times per year on average.
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