Obi's Fillin' Station
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Obi's Fillin' Station has nine inspections in the public record. Obi's Fillin' Station was last inspected on Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher sanitizer 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: Operator still waiting on sanitizer to be delivered is currently using triple sink for sanitation of dishes in the mean time. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training for employees on staff. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with build up. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen has grease buildup. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Dishwasher sanitizer 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
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. No proof of training for employees on staff. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen has grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves has mold like build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
61
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Small dog at dining room table seat with customer no service animal vest.
35A-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near drink station wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment in kitchen soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in kitchen. Reach in cooler gaskets 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
67
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee Tristin not informed of responsibility's started two weeks ago. Emailed operator document for employee to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler flip top on cookline gaskets in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above cookline. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. 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 heavily soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind wait station not protected. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups next soda station wet nesting.
24-08-4
64
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage in pan near front of grill 114F. Operator put sausage in hot water that temped at 178F to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 milk in reach in cooler in wait station not date marked. Operator stated milk was open on Tuesday. Operator date marked milk during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line with debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed eggs on top of prep table in kitchen with time marked. Operator stated that he has form in email but does not have paperwork filled out. Inspector provided paper copy of time is a public health control to operator during this inspection to assist in filling out. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker behind slicer on top of prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cover to fan not attached. Cover laying on shelf.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler and walk in freezer have debris buildup.
23-03-4
55
Feb 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In standing reach-in cooler on cook line observed pan of ground beef stored over pan of fish. Employee rearranged pans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles stored next to dicer on bottom shelf of prep table. Employees moved bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards attached to reach-in coolers stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink on cook line. Employee stocked towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee hired over 60 days without proof of training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof employees are aware of reporting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed no original certificates available, two employees were able to show certificate on their phones.
53B-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach-in cooler observed multiple pieces of Mahi thawing still in package that states remove fish before thawing. Employee cut packages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while cooking food. Employee removed watch during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed dirty dishes being placed in empty sink and only wash and sanitize sinks setup and being used.
16-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in corner with torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in front of handwash sink. Employee moved oil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed copy of last inspection not available.
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Next to establishment entrance observed case of togo boxes stored on floor. Employee moved boxes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket on cook line at 150ppm. Employee remade bucket during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
27
Oct 11, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Obi's Fillin' Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Obi's Fillin' Station on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Obi's Fillin' Station?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Obi's Fillin' Station.
How does Obi's Fillin' Station compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Obi's Fillin' Station most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Obi's Fillin' Station's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Obi's Fillin' Station have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Obi's Fillin' Station 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 Obi's Fillin' Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Obi's Fillin' Station is inspected around three times per year on average.
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