Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Turkey in hand washing sink. Person in charge moved turkey. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Only 1 staff has certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front little reach in cooler shelf is soiled.
22-16-4
70
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside shelves of refrigerator in kitchen soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven and panini press soiled with grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on refrigerators soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
82
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by sanitation bucket. Person in charge moved bucket.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in kitchen soiled with grease and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair inside of refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed press and convection oven soiled with grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and refrigerator soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
74
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Observed no proof of food handler training for any current employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Establishment needs more time to complete training **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
50
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles at bar and pass through window area stored hanging off shelf next to single service plastic ware. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottles. **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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen area used to store the empty sanitizer buckets. Sanitizer buckets removed from the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection no current license available, only the alcohol license posted. Operator has license on phone to be posted in establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line has torn cooler door gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Used spatula stored under panini press in the main cook line. Operator removed the spatula.
10-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall/shelf area behind flat top grill has food grease residue staining.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upstairs storage reach in freezer has debris build up in the door gasket.
23-03-4
55
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing in bar area.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speakers on hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn on small reach in cooler at bar. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor has food debris in corners in kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Establishment has fly trap above where you wash your hands. Person in charge removed fly trap. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in mens restroom has hole in it.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen is dirty. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at 3 compartment sink drips constantly.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor in dry storage. Person in charge moved cups. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1) hand washing station sink used to fill bucket with water. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) gaskets on flip-top cooler torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 1) convection oven soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1) wall by convection oven soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar.
How does Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar 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 Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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