Kilwins Chocolates

140 St George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Kilwins Chocolates has five inspections in the public record. Kilwins Chocolates was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Kilwins Chocolates trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect by front counter.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards used for candy stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed food contact shelf by candy display no longer smooth, easily cleanable, or non absorbent. Wood particles are flaking off.
14-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle scoop in bulk flour container.
10-01-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor at grease trap. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour container missing label. Person in charge added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vent filter soiled with grease.
23-03-4
61
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles under triple sink. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor under triple sink rotten and buckling. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable sewer smell near grease trap, especially when washing hands in hand washing station.
36-64-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed air curtain vent on front door soiled with dust.
36-50-4
82
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. Discussed with manager over phone and they are working to renew. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Person in charge printed procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in mini refrigerator on front line used for milk.
14-69-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed train tracks decoration hanging above food service prep area soiled with dust. Discussed with person in charge.
36-50-4
67
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream dipper wells not turned on. In use Ice cream scoops in dirty water at 70F. Person in charge turned on dipper wells. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small reach in cooler for toppings gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to fix plastic flip-top lid on ice cream cooler. Person in charge has new plastic lids in order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-71-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tubs of ice cream stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Pic moved tubs of ice cream onto Shelves **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kilwins Chocolates last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kilwins Chocolates on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kilwins Chocolates?

Across the inspection record, “objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kilwins Chocolates.

How does Kilwins Chocolates compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Kilwins Chocolates most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Kilwins Chocolates' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kilwins Chocolates have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kilwins Chocolates 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 Kilwins Chocolates inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kilwins Chocolates is inspected around two times per year on average.