Pelican Pub
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Pelican Pub has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed two ziplock bags of frozen walleye fish in reach in freezer brought in by a guest of the establishment per person in charge. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Fish/Molluscan shellfish/crab recreationally caught offered for sale or service. See stop sale. Observed two ziplock bags of frozen walleye fish in reach in freezer brought in by a guest of the establishment per person in charge. **Admin Complaint**
01A-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in dish soap and water. Person in charge remade buckets with chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
70
Nov 24, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 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. No proof employee Pam is informed of responsibility hired 2 weeks ago. Emailed operator document. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid substance under bar area not labeled. Operator labeled windex. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator added more tablets 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food safety manager expired.3/2/20
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand wash sink behind bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator only has chlorine test strips and need Qac.
16-32-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go containers stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
58
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single service items stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved items off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
95
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Person in charge got soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have test strips for quat sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop is on top of ice machine. Person in charge removed ice scoop and washed, rinsed and sanitized it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
78
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested at 0ppm. Operator made new sanitizer. Re tested sanitizer at 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. All quaternary strips water damaged.
16-37-1
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. One employee missing paperwork. Supplied paperwork to employee and she signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar by triple sink, soap dispenser empty. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In far right corner of kitchen under microwave, jar of peppers and jar of dressing stored on floor. Manager moved both jars. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In kitchen, mop stored in dirty mop water. Operator moved mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind bar by triple sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen in right corner, microwave has food buildup.
22-08-4
43
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 establishment with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance buildup on bottom edge of ice machine drop plate. Observed interior of microwave with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tube of ground meat thawing in handwash sink. Employee placed meat in walk-in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed employee only able to provide proof of training on cell phone.
53B-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Next to microwave observed employee shirt stored on top of paper towels and potatoes. Employee moved shirt during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In office observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tube of ground beef thawing in handwash sink. On counter in kitchen observed multiple containers of taco meat thawing at room temperature. Employee moved items to walk-in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed improperly mixed sanitizer solution. Employee stated he used quaternary tablets as well as bleach and remade bucket with bleach during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-45-1
55
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead lizard by kegs on the floor to left of bar.
35A-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom has uncovered trash can. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink in kitchen. Also missing at both mens and women's restroom sinks.
31B-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pelican Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pelican Pub on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pelican Pub?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pelican Pub.
How does Pelican Pub compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Pelican Pub most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Pelican Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pelican Pub have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pelican Pub 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 Pelican Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pelican Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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