Old City House Inn&Restaruant
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Old City House Inn&Restaruant stretching back to 2022. Old City House Inn&Restaruant was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No CFM For the food manager. A food manager showed up with a card during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu; ceviche and pan seared tune not identified as being raw. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only Barbara Clement has a food safety certificate.
53B-13-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on side of reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed tape. **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone plug on prep table. Person in charge moved charger. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the lowboy reach in cooler on cooks line are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. New 5 gallon container of oil on floor by dry storage rack.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in flour. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of storage shelf has plastic tape on it that is peeling off. Person in charge peeled plastic off. **Corrected On-Site**
14-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed traditional ceviche missing identifier on menus indicating that it is raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers torn. Observed duct tape used to repair top of deep freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line cooler gaskets heavily soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee start peeling potatoes without washing them first. Discussed with employee and person in charge. Employee washed potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
78
Nov 10, 2025
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/. Observed only one total hand washing station inside kitchen. Attempted to look up plans go verify hand washing station and could not find plans on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Person in charge needs more time to complete plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Operator has drawn plans but does not have online access to account due to misplaced email credentials. Advised operator to call customer support number to have account unlinked to old email. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: No plans submitted to plan review. Operator can't log into his account and has not been able to connect through the customer care number. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Sep 8, 2025
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/. Observed only one total hand washing station inside kitchen. Attempted to look up plans go verify hand washing station and could not find plans on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Person in charge needs more time to complete plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Operator has drawn plans but does not have online access to account due to misplaced email credentials. Advised operator to call customer support number to have account unlinked to old email. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jul 7, 2025
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/. Observed only one total hand washing station inside kitchen. Attempted to look up plans go verify hand washing station and could not find plans on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Person in charge needs more time to complete plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
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/. Observed only one total hand washing station inside kitchen. Attempted to look up plans go verify hand washing station and could not find plans on file. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris. Observed interior of refrigerator shelves soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and small reach in cooler on cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line oven door handles.
10-20-4
70
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic cloves in oil (72F - Cold Holding) left on prep table over night per person in charge. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic cloves in oil (72F - Cold Holding) left on prep table over night per person in charge. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above ready to eat cooked shrimp in reach in cooler. Person in charge placed tuna below ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two chemical spray bottles filled with sanitizer hanging in side of clean plate storage racks. Person in charge moved spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda fountain gun at bar soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand washing station to fill up water container. Discussed with employee.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank next to ice machine at back door unsecured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining plate storage shelves. In dish washing area.
14-45-4
41
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed mosquito fogged stored on top of ice machine. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed fogged from top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made fresh garlic oil sauce stored in walk-in cooler with date mark of 6/12. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
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 training for food employee hired more than 60 days. Person in charge has books and scheduled training. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made fresh garlic oil sauce stored in walk-in cooler with date mark of 6/12. See stop sale.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle with off yellow liquid missing common name label. Person in charge added bleach label to bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank near back door unsecured. Discussed with person in charge.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soon in 81F water. Discussed with person in charge.
10-07-4
37
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1) two raw shell eggs broken. Person in charge disposed of.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) pancake mix (49F - Cold Holding) and fruit salad with melon (54F - Cold Holding). Discussed time as a public health control. Provided paper work. Operator will place on time. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) multiple cutting boards stained with black debris. 2) soda fountain gun at bar has black/green mold like substance in nozzle. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1) hand sink used to rinse utensils. Discussed with operator.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 1) no proof onsite. CFM showed up once operator called. Discussed printing certificates off and hanging them up. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7
Basic - Stored food not covered. 1) large container of passion fruit in water stored uncovered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) gaskets on reach in freezer, and reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris. 2) white reach in freezer gasket soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) multiple cases of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) flip-top cooler gaskets by griddle torn.
14-11-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old City House Inn&Restaruant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old City House Inn&Restaruant on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old City House Inn&Restaruant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Old City House Inn&Restaruant.
How does Old City House Inn&Restaruant compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Old City House Inn&Restaruant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Old City House Inn&Restaruant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Old City House Inn&Restaruant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Old City House Inn&Restaruant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Old City House Inn&Restaruant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old City House Inn&Restaruant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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