Penny Farthing Inn

83 Cedar St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

American

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Penny Farthing Inn has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Sep 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/25. Person in charge renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

50-17-3

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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 opened within the week per person in charge not date marked. Person in charge applied date mark to milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Sep 13, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/24. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed license still expired 6/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Jul 15, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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 refrigerator opened two days prior to inspection per person in charge not date marked. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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 plan for time control. Provided Time control paper to person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

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 paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing station in kitchen. Provided paper copy and person in charge posted. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed water damage on wall above refrigerator in kitchen.

36-24-5

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Penny Farthing Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Penny Farthing Inn on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Penny Farthing Inn?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Penny Farthing Inn.

How does Penny Farthing Inn compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Penny Farthing Inn most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Penny Farthing Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Penny Farthing Inn have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Penny Farthing Inn 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 Penny Farthing Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Penny Farthing Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.

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