Sainte-George Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Sainte-George Restaurant has 16 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler: oil and fresh whole garlic cloves (87F - Cold Holding); black beans (57F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); baked beans (53F - Cold Holding); cooked brocalini (54F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding) ambient air walk-in cooler 54F. Walk-in cooler started cooling after approximately 30 mins. First cook onsite before opening stated walk-in cooler was 37F at 10am. Retook temperatures of all products at 1400 and all products were 46F-48F. Ambient air of walk-in cooler at 1400 at 47F. See stop sale. Observed garlic butter (79F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler stocked from walk-in cooler per cook. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed in walk-in cooler stored overnight per person in charge whole packaged duck (45F - Cold Holding), baked beans (47F - Cold Holding), Whole sticks of butter (45F - Cold Holding), assorted sliced cheeses (45F - 50F - Cold Holding), Cooked Pasta bags (48F - Cold Holding) Ambient air raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding) Observed product from previous inspection's stop sale not removed from walk-in cooler, not served per person in charge. oil and fresh whole garlic cloves (87F - Cold Holding); cooked brocalini (54F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler: oil and fresh whole garlic cloves (87F - Cold Holding); black beans (57F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); baked beans (53F - Cold Holding); cooked brocalini (54F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding) ambient air walk-in cooler 54F. Walk-in cooler started cooling after approximately 30 mins. First cook onsite before opening stated walk-in cooler was 37F at 10am. Retook temperatures of all products at 1400 and all products were 46F-48F. Ambient air of walk-in cooler at 1400 at 47F. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed in walk-in cooler stored overnight per person in charge whole packaged duck (45F - Cold Holding), baked beans (47F - Cold Holding), Whole sticks of butter (45F - Cold Holding), assorted sliced cheeses (45F - 50F - Cold Holding), Cooked Pasta bags (48F - Cold Holding) Ambient air raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink never installed at food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be installed in the same location per approved plans with fixed potable water and sewer plumbing. Observed no fixed plumbing hand washing station installed at bar on first floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Person in charge needs more time. Person in charge has met with new contractor. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Cited on routine inspection originally on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review. **Time Extended** From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Plan review has received plans and operator is awaiting plan review. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Operator is in contact with a General Contractor to schedule installation sewer for hand washing station. Person in charge and contractor are attempting to complete installation by June. **Time Extended** From current routine: General Contractor did not show up. Operator is searching for new General Contractor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Person in charge needs more time. Person in charge has met with new contractor. **Time Extended**
29-07-5
64
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed bagged cooked pasta with visible green and black mold. Observed cooked bagged chicken wings with visible white mold. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Pasta with date mark 7-6 still in walk-in cooler. Observed oil with fresh garlic cloves with date mark 07-04 still in use. Observed chimichura mix dated 07/03 and 07/05 in walk-in cooler. Observed black beans dated 6/22 in walk-in cooler. Observed Demi glaze dated 07/05 in walk-in cooler. Observed cooked potatoes dated 07/03 in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler: oil and fresh whole garlic cloves (87F - Cold Holding); black beans (57F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); baked beans (53F - Cold Holding); cooked brocalini (54F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding) ambient air walk-in cooler 54F. Walk-in cooler started cooling after approximately 30 mins. First cook onsite before opening stated walk-in cooler was 37F at 10am. Retook temperatures of all products at 1400 and all products were 46F-48F. Ambient air of walk-in cooler at 1400 at 47F. See stop sale. Observed garlic butter (79F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler stocked from walk-in cooler per cook. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler: oil and fresh whole garlic cloves (87F - Cold Holding); black beans (57F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); baked beans (53F - Cold Holding); cooked brocalini (54F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding) ambient air walk-in cooler 54F. Walk-in cooler started cooling after approximately 30 mins. First cook onsite before opening stated walk-in cooler was 37F at 10am. Retook temperatures of all products at 1400 and all products were 46F-48F. Ambient air of walk-in cooler at 1400 at 47F. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink never installed at food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be installed in the same location per approved plans with fixed potable water and sewer plumbing. Observed no fixed plumbing hand washing station installed at bar on first floor. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager not present with 5 food employees onsite.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with hole above dish washer.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink inside flip-top cooler. Employee removed drink from food area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken in pan on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed cooking oil in plastic stored on floor next to back door. Observed dressing stored on floor next to back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed multiple light shields in kitchen and ware washing area cracked or missing.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers solid with food debris. Observed coffee maker soiled with coffee stains and food debris. Observed tray coffee makers sit in solid with food debris. Observed metal shelves at expo wall soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable waste water odor from portable hand washing station at first floor bar.
36-64-5
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Cited on routine inspection originally on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review. **Time Extended** From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Plan review has received plans and operator is awaiting plan review. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Operator is in contact with a General Contractor to schedule installation sewer for hand washing station. Person in charge and contractor are attempting to complete installation by June. **Time Extended** From current routine: General Contractor did not show up. Operator is searching for new General Contractor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-07-5
32
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Cited on routine inspection originally on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review. **Time Extended** From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Plan review has received plans and operator is awaiting plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Operator is in contact with a General Contractor to schedule installation sewer for hand washing station. Person in charge and contractor are attempting to complete installation by June. **Time Extended**
29-07-5
95
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed prep cook bare hand touching lettuce used for salads. Discussed with employee and person in charge. Employee washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed gallon of milk missing date mark and person in charge unable to determine when milk was opened.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed upstairs bar hand washing sink blocked by drink dump container. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by back door and hand washing station by dish machine and hand washing station in men's first floor bathroom missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels to all hand washing stations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Observed No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plan review has been submitted by operator. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Plan review has plans and operator is awaiting review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees unable to provided proof of food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor of walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Cited on routine inspection originally on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review. **Time Extended** From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Plan review has received plans and operator is awaiting plan review. **Warning**
29-07-5
45
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Observed No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plan review has been submitted by operator. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed/repaired/Missing. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review. **Time Extended**
29-07-5
86
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately four live roaches nesting inside duct tape used on sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing duct tape and roaches from establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed approximately one live roach crawling on wall above dish machine and clean food containers. Observed approximately three live roaches nesting in ceiling tiles above ware washing. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings fall from ceiling tiles on to storage shelf above ware dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed two live roaches on wall above reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge killed roaches when pointed out. Observed one live roach crawling on wall above triple sink. Observed approximately four rodent droppings in seam of drop ceiling above ware washing equipment. Person in charge started having employee clean during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Observed No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plan review has been submitted by operator. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed/repaired/Missing. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. **Time Extended**
29-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately two dead roaches inside duct tape used on sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing duct tape and roaches from establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed approximately three dead roaches nesting in ceiling tiles above ware washing. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed two dead roaches on shelf in ware washing. Person in charge cleaned up dead roaches. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
70
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately four live roaches nesting inside duct tape used on sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing duct tape and roaches from establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed approximately one live roach crawling on wall above dish machine and clean food containers. Observed approximately three live roaches nesting in ceiling tiles above ware washing. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings fall from ceiling tiles on to storage shelf above ware dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Observed No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plan review has been submitted by operator. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately two dead roaches inside duct tape used on sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing duct tape and roaches from establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed approximately three dead roaches nesting in ceiling tiles above ware washing. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed/repaired/Missing. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. **Time Extended**
29-07-5
70
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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 No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 14 dead roaches stuck to duct tape used to repair drop ceiling in ware washing area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed approximately two dead roaches and four live roaches nesting inside duct tape used on sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing duct tape and roaches from establishment. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair drop ceiling in dish washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed more duct tape used to repair sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing tape during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed/repaired/Missing. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. **Admin Complaint**
29-07-5
78
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Sesame crusted tuna is served undercooked without identifying raw or undercooked and no consumer advisor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Person in charge responsible for menus needs more time to update menus with identifier and consumer advisory. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Consumer advisory not added to menus during inspection. Person in charge showed consumer advisory stickers they had printed but not added to menus. Sesame crusted tuna not identified as raw on menus. Instructed to add identifier and advisory to menus today. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar added on first floor near front entrance coming off kitchen. Bar has small counter top ice maker and portable hand washing station with separate removable potable and waste water tanks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Operators need more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on menus with hidden raw ingredients. Provided paper consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Person in charge responsible for menus needs more time to update menus with identifier and consumer advisory. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Consumer advisory not added to menus during inspection. Person in charge showed consumer advisory stickers they had printed but not added to menus. Sesame crusted tuna not identified as raw on menus. Instructed to add identifier and advisory to menus today. **Admin Complaint**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed portable hand washing station located at bar with no hot water. Water at 74F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: At call back violation not observed. Water at portable hand washing station turned on. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
67
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Sesame crusted tuna is served undercooked without identifying raw or undercooked and no consumer advisor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Person in charge responsible for menus needs more time to update menus with identifier and consumer advisory. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar added on first floor near front entrance coming off kitchen. Bar has small counter top ice maker and portable hand washing station with separate removable potable and waste water tanks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Operators need more time to submit plans. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on menus with hidden raw ingredients. Provided paper consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Person in charge responsible for menus needs more time to update menus with identifier and consumer advisory. **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed portable hand washing station located at bar with no hot water. Water at 74F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: At call back violation not observed. Water at portable hand washing station turned on. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
67
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 26 live roaches on cook line wall by hand washing station, inside boxes of plastic wrap and gloves. Observed approximately 19 live roaches in ware washing area on floor and behind taped up wall signs. Observed approximately 2 live roaches on second floor bar under hand washing station. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one salmon not removed from its reduced oxygen packaging while being fully thawed and bearing a label to be removed. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetable stock (67F - Cold Holding) short rib (55F - Cold Holding) products out for less 2 hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed in ice and in reach in cooler too cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar added on first floor near front entrance coming off kitchen. Bar has small counter top ice maker and portable hand washing station with separate removable potable and waste water tanks. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees hired over 60 days missing proof of food handler training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on menus with hidden raw ingredients. Provided paper consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed portable hand washing station located at bar with no hot water. Water at 74F **Warning**
27-16-4
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 three days prior to inspection per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Sesame crusted tuna is served undercooked without identifying raw or undercooked and no consumer advisor. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed one salmon not removed from its reduced oxygen packaging while being fully thawed and bearing a label to be removed. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches floating in water under hand washing station on cook line. Observed 1 dead roach in box under hand washing station at second floor bar. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers in kitchen, wait stations, and bad soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
27
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 14 sword fish and 6 snapper completely thawed not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before thawing. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (62F - Cold Holding) left in flip-top cooler above chill line. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 14 sword fish and 6 snapper completely thawed not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before thawing. See stop sale.
06-09-1
70
Sep 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
90
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw salmon cooked to order and sometimes seared kept in container with other raw seafood. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge will cook salmon to minimum cooking temperature and segregate salmon in future. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Tobacco butter missing time mark. Person in charge added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. House made sauces missing date. Person in charge added date. Made less than 7 days prior to inspection per person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing station sink at dishwashing area blocked by utensils. Employee removed utensils from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station at dish washing area missing soap.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. House made sauces kept frozen and taken out and held in walk-in cooler not properly being tracked. Discussed with person in charge.
02C-04-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. AC in dish washing area soiled with black/green mold like substance.
36-50-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on cook line coolers. Employees removed drinks when inspection started. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on small reach in cooler by take out window soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 1) dishes in triple sink not sanitized due to employee mixing detergent and sanitizer together. Triple dunked tested at 0ppm. Instructed employee to dump triple sink, and refill with only sanitizer. Retested sink st 300ppm Quats. Employee rewashed and sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 1) triple sink test at 0ppm. Per employee, sani solution is mixed with detergent. Instructed employee to dump sink and refill with sanitizer only. Retested at 300ppm Quats. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) 8 poly bags of pasta (48F-50F - Cold Holding) left in reach in cooler over night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) 8 poly bags of pasta (48F-50F - Cold Holding) left in reach in cooler over night. See stop sale. Discussed proper cooling tips. 2) front cheese cooler: milk (45F - Cold Holding). Reach in cooler door left open. Person in charge closed door and placed milk in reach in cooler. 3) crumbled blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding) employee placed ice bag. 4) herb butter sitting on shelf (68F - Cold Holding) discussed time as a public health control. Chef placed on time. Provided paper work for time as a public health control. All foods are voluntarily disposed off, placed on time, or brought to 41F or below using ice, and refrigeration by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1) establishment has more than 4 employees working with food without a CFM present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1) ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) reach in freezer by Togo window soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sainte-George Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sainte-George Restaurant on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sainte-George Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sainte-George Restaurant.
How does Sainte-George Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Sainte-George Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Sainte-George Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sainte-George Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sainte-George Restaurant 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 Sainte-George Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sainte-George Restaurant is inspected around six times per year on average.
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