Nadine's Cafe

117 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Nadine's Cafe has been inspected five times since 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader St. Augustine restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy (90F - Hot Holding) in steamer well for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge added more water and increased temperature to reheat gravy. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then touch utensils for waffle maker. Discussed with employee.

12A-27-4

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook grab raw bacon and proceeded to touch bread. Immediately discussed with employee.

12A-12-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above ready to eat cheese cake and frozen muffins in reach in cooler. Person in charge placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened gallon of milk missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark from previous morning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station used to fill pitcher to add water to steam table. Observed cut potatoes in drain of hand washing station.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of food manager training at establishment. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary tablets used at triple sink per person in charge.

16-37-1

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable grease trap odor near triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-64-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler under soda fountain soiled with debris. Observed cook line drawer gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding)in drawer left slightly open. Person in charge stated they have been in drawer for approximately 3 hours. Person in charge added ice too cool product. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flip-top cooler cutting board stained with black marks.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for either food employee present. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk from previous morning service missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.

02C-03-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor near grease trap cover in kitchen.

36-64-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under hand washing station near flip-top cooler. Observed water hitting drain cover and running off to pool on floor. Discussed with person in charge.

36-22-4

Jan 8, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nadine's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nadine's Cafe on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nadine's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nadine's Cafe.

How does Nadine's Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Nadine's Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Nadine's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nadine's Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nadine's Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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