Ned's Southside Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
70
Score
Ned's Southside Kitchen appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Ned's Southside Kitchen on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on main cookline has dark grooves. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler near fryer station flip top in poor repair. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior on cook line soiled with food splash. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris and dark mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves at front counter soiled with white build up. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found in back kitchen near warmers. Operator killed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
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/ No certified manager available at time of inspection more than 4 employees on staff. Manager showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup use to scoop pasta salad. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on main cookline has dark grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line wearing watch. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler near fryer station flip top in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior on cook line soiled with food splash.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris and dark mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves at front counter soiled with white build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rag on salad station prep table. Operator stored in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Operator needs more time. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Walls in kitchen soiled. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Operator needs more time. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave near cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
74
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked potatoes. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in coolers on cook line sausage (47F - Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding); red drum (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed three live flying insects two in kitchen one front counter area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has sanitizer bucket stored inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at front counter wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Walls in kitchen soiled. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave near cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
39
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored of cooked potatoes. Operator switch. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cookline soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop for food items. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on front counter wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top microwave in kitchen soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled on cook line. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm. Operator remade 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook on cook line entered the kitchen after returning from bathroom, put gloves and then touched a plate without washing hands. Also employee working fry station touched raw pork product with gloves on then went to reach in freezer and grabbed a bag of French fries without washing hands after changing gloves.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in prep area cheeses at 48F. Employee stated cheeses in cooler for one hour. Employee took cheese containers and put in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on cook line bucket with bleach sanitizer reading over 200 ppm.
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink in prep area by cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for butter and cheeses held out on cook line. Inspector emailed operator written procedures paperwork.
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic curtains in doorway of reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled.
23-03-4
45
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At outside hose Bibb, vacuum breaker was before the splitter.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, on can rack, 1 can of cranberry, 1 can of peeled plum tomatoes, 1 can of marinara sauce; all cans are dented and pinched at seam. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line, in Reach in cooler across from stovetop, raw hamburgers stored over cooked potatoes and sliced cheese. Employee moved to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In kitchen, at end of cook line, small Reach in cooler, operator states items have been in cooler since 11:00 AM; chicken salad, tomato, cut lettuce, marinara, turkey (45-47F - Cold Holding); operator removed items from operation.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen, at end of cook line, in small Reach in cooler, operator states items have been in cooler since 11:00 AM; chicken salad, tomato, cut lettuce, marinara, turkey (45-47F - Cold Holding); operator removed items from operation. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, Tasso cream sauce (125F - Hot Holding), employee stated he moved the pan of sauce out of well during rush, reheated sauce, retemp 30 min lapse 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. At dish area, drying racks have surface rust.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen, walls and ceiling vents are soiled with mold like substance and dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, several floor tiles missing or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In outside storage shed, fryer oil stored on floor, operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. In storage area, by walk in cooler, food debris stuck to deli slicer, and lemon wedge slicer. Also, on clean dish drying rack, old labels stuck to container.
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple Reach in coolers, throughout kitchen, gaskets and interior of coolers are soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
29
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Top exterior has a build up of dust. Also Interior of delivery shoot chute has a build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-01-4
95
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage next to walk-in cooler, 1 can pineapple juice, 1 can sauerkraut, 1 can chick peas have dents. Operator threw all cans away. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee breaded fish, removed gloves and handled utensils and continued prepping food without washing hands in between tasks.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used for food prep. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In back storage ahead, fly strip hanging from ceiling near prep table. Operator removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, salsa (45F - Cold Holding); Turkey gravy (45F - Cold Holding); mushroom sauce (45F - Cold Holding); enchiladas (45F - Cold Holding)walk in cooler door consistently opened throughout shift for prep. Closed door and walk in cooler temp came down to 41F. He put them in the walk-in freezer to bring the temperature down, all items temped at 41F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In silver reach in heater in prep area, (117F - Hot Holding) , 2nd temp with 45 min time lapse 200F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Emailed operator document. He printed and posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, black beans in large deep plastic container, per operator prepped around 10. 1st temperature 120F taken at 11, time lapse of 3.20 hr, 2nd temperature 86F In walk-in cooler, coleslaw covered and stacked, per operator prepped around 10. 1st temperature taken 44F taken at 11, time lapse of 3.20 hr, 2nd temperature 44F. Operator placed both items in walk-in freezer. . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On end of prep table across from reach in heaters, mixer has food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents in kitchen and in walk-in cooler have dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, tiles chipped. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food being washed outside. Large bucket of cut carrots being washed with hose in mop sink. Employee stopped, brought carrots inside to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-32-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and women's restroom missing hand washing signs. Operator added signs during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
25
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. No hand wash sink near the vending machine.
31A-01-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. No license decal on vending machine.
50-01-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Exterior top of vending machine has dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-01-4
82
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of salad flip top reach-in cooler observed, blue cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese was stocked one hour prior to temperature and put in bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm. Operator called for service and setup three compartment sink until fixed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler observed multiple Home Depot buckets being used for food storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
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. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener attached to prep table with food build up on blade. Operator removed opener to clean during inspection. On middle reach-in cooler under window observed cutting board attached has food staining. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink/bucket and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary strips not available, only chlorine. Operator ordered strips during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-32-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In top of salad reach-in cooler observed plastic soufflé cup used as a scoop. Employee replaced with ladle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Behind front counter observed multiple employee drinks stored over packets of crackers and other food items. Employee moved drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area observed broken/missing tiles present. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers and walk-in cooler with food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
35
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ned's Southside Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ned's Southside Kitchen on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ned's Southside Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ned's Southside Kitchen.
How does Ned's Southside Kitchen compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Ned's Southside Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Ned's Southside Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ned's Southside Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ned's Southside Kitchen 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 Ned's Southside Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ned's Southside Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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