Home› Florida› St. Augustine› Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen

Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen

967 Catalina Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32086
African
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited two times.

Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen's latest score of 95 sits above the St. Augustine average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryer station soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Nov 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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/ Only manager certification expired Jennifer M trained 8/5/20. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 1 employee expired Ibrahim M trained 3/17/22. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryer station soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
78
Nov 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in handwash sink. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryer station is soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 86F. Operator dumped out water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Jun 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
11-27-4
90
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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. Emailed operator document during inspection
11-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front and back doors not self closing.
35B-03-4
86
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen.

How does Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Penney Gagnes African Cuisine/ African Love Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants
Original Philly Cheesesteak
1505 State Road 209
Score: 100 — Low Risk
Zuri's Ny Style Pizza
2530 Sr 207
Score: 58 — Medium Risk
Troika Vending
200 State Rte 312
Score: 100 — Low Risk
Explore More
→ All locations in St. Augustine → African restaurants in Florida → African restaurants in St. Augustine
forkgrade — Public health inspection data for food establishments across the US
About Methodology Editorial Policy Privacy Policy Contact