Kings Head British Pub
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Kings Head British Pub has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Kings Head British Pub's latest score of 90 sits above the St. Augustine average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added reach in freezers for food storage in existing separate building across from parking lot and per phone call with plan reviewer Andrew Reese they would like additional plan for added food storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box of soap containers stored over box of single use to go cups on rack outside by walk in cooler, cups moved into shed.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station at bar used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added reach in freezers for food storage in existing separate building across from parking lot and per phone call with plan reviewer Andrew Reese they would like additional plan for added food storage area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Multiple dead roach parts and several dead roaches in secondary building used as food storage area across from parking lot. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles and bag of onions in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station at bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on kitchen.
29-49-6
55
Sep 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 3 containers of curry sauce dated 6/27 in walk in cooler.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of soap next to hand wash station in kitchen.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap, or hand wash sign at hand wash station outside by ice machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file at all for establishment. Added hand wash station, ice machine, and small shed for food storage. Establishment already on open warning for violation.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Container of chicken curry and beef in walk in cooler, per operator all items where defrosted Saturday, employee marked during inspection.
02C-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots and pans stored outside by walk in cooler. Establishment already on open warning for violation.
24-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler. Under triple sink at the front bar area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Small shed used as dry food storage outside near walk in cooler. Establishment already on open warning for violation.
08B-42-4
47
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, Scottish egg (55F - Cold Holding); sausage roll (53F - Cold Holding) placed in the top portion of the cooler above the cooling plane around 1130am. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, Scottish egg (55F - Cold Holding); sausage roll (53F - Cold Holding) placed in the top portion of the cooler above the cooling plane around 1130am. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid pesticide can stored inside the establishment under the three compartment sink. Operator relocated the pesticide can. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employee food handler training certificates are scanned copies.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle behind the three compartment sink. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mashed potatoes cooling on the backside of the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line in a covered plastic container. Operator removed the lid and relocated the mashed potatoes to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable white cutting board stored outside with food residue staining build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and speaker stored on the main cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield over the main cook line with cracked hanging shield.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of dust on the cook line hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On the prep table of the main cook line, raw frozen beef thawing at ambient air temperature. Operator relocated to a cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to the hand wash sink. Operator relocated the wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
33
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, container of fish stored on the floor. Operator relocated the container of fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in the restrooms. Operator has signage ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour with no product labeling. Operator labeled the bulk container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the back exterior storage, two carbon dioxide tanks not stored secured. Operator secured the carbon dioxide tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
74
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kings Head British Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kings Head British Pub on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kings Head British Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kings Head British Pub.
How does Kings Head British Pub compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Kings Head British Pub most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Kings Head British Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kings Head British Pub have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kings Head British Pub 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 Kings Head British Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kings Head British Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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