Saint Augustine Seafood Company
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Saint Augustine Seafood Company 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front for 30 minutes; Flounder 44F, burger 45F, oysters 45F, egg mixture, cheese 45F, shrimp 43F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge cooler was turned up. He turned unit down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bag of ice in ice bin. Stop sale on ice in bin.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink after the split on external hose.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with the last date sold.
01C-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair flour lid. Lid is cracked. **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in back area. Person in charge picked up oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between wall and prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water. Person in charge emptied water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
45
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 satellite bar onsite used during concerts missing on plans. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** From Routine inspection 2025-08-05: Operator has submitted plans. Plan review needs more time. Continued violation from callback 2025-05-30. **Time Extended** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Satellite bar called Pescado needs floor plans as it differs from Pescadito which has been approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Plan review has plans and needs more time to review. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 satellite bar onsite used during concerts missing on plans. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** From Routine inspection 2025-08-05: Operator has submitted plans. Plan review needs more time. Continued violation from callback 2025-05-30. **Time Extended** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Satellite bar called Pescado needs floor plans as it differs from Pescadito which has been approved. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two live flying insects in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 8 V8 tomato juice cans dented on seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler: cut melons (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) person in charge pulled product and placed ice bags on it too cool. Person in charge also lowered thermostat of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line soiled with food debris stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 satellite bar onsite used during concerts missing on plans. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** From Routine inspection 2025-08-05: Operator has submitted plans. Plan review needs more time. Continued violation from callback 2025-05-30. **Time Extended** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed bag n box stored outside on wire rack. Person in charge stated they are waiting for land owner to approve enclosure to be build for bag n box. Discussed storing bag n box inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with black/green mold like substance.
36-50-4
47
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 satellite bar onsite used during concerts missing on plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30:
36-03-4
86
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler on cook line: corvina (54F - Cold Holding); mahi (49F - Cold Holding); egg wash (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature of cooler 70F. Person in charge moved most stock to walk-in cooler too cool. Working product had ice bags placed on it and placed on four hour time control. Person in charge put in work order for unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 13 rodent droppings on floor of back kitchen behind flip-top cooler and canned storage rack, other side of wall near hand washing station next to ice machine. Kitchen is shared with DBPR license 6502073 Dba: ST AUGUSTINE SEAFOOD COMPANY (TABERNA DEL CABALLO) **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 live flying insects in kitchen landing on prep tables. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards heavily stained with black streaks. Person in charge asked employees to soak boards. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 satellite bar onsite used during concerts missing on plans. **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under AC unit on cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed bag n box and plastic water bottles stored outside on uncovered chemical storage shelves. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door near ice machine and side door near cook line left open while live flying insects presents. Side door near cook line not tight fitting and light is able to be seen around door. Observed lobby side door missing air curtain and opened while live flying insects present in kitchen, there is no door separating kitchen from front counter. Person in charge closed side door while air curtain is being repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle/equipment. Observed AC unit leaking water on floor. Observed drain pipe for AC unit draining water onto floor too far from drain causing standing water. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin/chute. Observed interior of soda fountain drink machine ice chute soiled with black/green mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding in kitchen
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on double door reach in cooler torn.
14-11-5
35
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 1QT clam juice cans heavily dented with bulging tops. Observed one 98FLoz can of coconut milk dented on top seam.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station on cook line missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed light in double door reach in cooler making contact with fan blades. Person in charge has work order for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
74
Apr 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed expo flip-top cooler: cut melons (50F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Food in less than 1hr per person in charge. Person in charge lowered thermostat and placed bags of ice on products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in prep kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags missing last sold date. Date on oyster tags is received date per person in charge. Discussed with person in charge and provided oyster handout. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by ice machine has no working hot water handle. Cold water handle reaches 79F. Person in charge placed work order with maintenance for hand washing station. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris (shrimp, onion peels, chicken finger, french fry) through kitchen floors.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef on floor of outside walk-in cooler. Observed bag n box drink mix on floor next to walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Observed food container with raw shucked oysters in fry flip-top cooler missing label or lid. Discussed with person in charge.
01C-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service cups in office stored on floor.
25-05-4
43
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (54F - Cold Holding) flip-top cooler left open for busy lunch rush. Suggested time as a public health control to person in charge and provide paper work.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags marked with receiving date. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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. Provided paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing station by fry station used to store dirty utensils. Person in charge removed utensils from hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to containers on storage rack. Person in charge started having employee remove stickers. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip-top cooler, fry reach in cooler and large door reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1) mop sink y splitter missing vacuum breaker on hose side.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 1) tags missing last sold date. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Cutting boards stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) flip-top cooler in back kitchen has torn gasket. 2) two door reach in cooler has torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) bulk containers with white powder not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1) soda fountain gun missing drain line on holster n bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1) outside walk-in cooler has rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) outside walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) flip-top cooler in back kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. 1) outside keg/produce walk-in cooler floor in disrepair. Not durable or smooth.
36-11-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saint Augustine Seafood Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saint Augustine Seafood Company on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saint Augustine Seafood Company?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Saint Augustine Seafood Company.
How does Saint Augustine Seafood Company compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Saint Augustine Seafood Company most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Saint Augustine Seafood Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saint Augustine Seafood Company have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saint Augustine Seafood Company 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 Saint Augustine Seafood Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saint Augustine Seafood Company is inspected around four times per year on average.
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