Saltwater Cowboys
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Saltwater Cowboys stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Saltwater Cowboys is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets far right of kitchen main cook line in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves back kitchen has food residue and drink cooler shelves has a mold like substance build up. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In far right small reach in cooler over night frog legs (60F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); catfish (62F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In far right small reach in cooler over night frog legs (60F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); catfish (62F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets far right of kitchen main cook line in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves back kitchen has food residue and drink cooler shelves has a mold like substance build up.
22-16-4
61
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 live flying insects in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach near kitchen entrance. Operator killed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
74
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cookline shelves rust pitted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 14 live flying insects 7 in dining area 7 in kitchen area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on pipe near ceiling in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani bucket sanitizer too strong 500+. Operator remade 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order. Operator organized before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen. Operator ran through dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cookline shelves rust pitted.
14-33-4
45
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in flip top cooler at 47F. Employee stated chicken was taken out of cooler at 4:00. Employee took chicken and put in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw items on menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table by dish room is soiled. Operator took to dish room to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Milk in walk in cooler not labeled. Operator dated milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed 2 bags of linen stored on floor in outside storage room. Operator stored linens on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer on cook line not closing tightly.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line has ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All vents throughout kitchen area are soiled.
23-03-4
52
Oct 18, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 live flying insects under prep table in server area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants on floor on 2 nd cook line by fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
35A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in cooler at end of main cook line in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 70 rodent droppings under table in server area in kitchen. Approximately 6 rodent droppings around wall behind front and back cook lines in kitchen. Approximately 5 rodent droppings inside cabinet across from main cook line in kitchen. 1 rodent dropping on secondary cook line by fryers. 1 rodent dropping by entrance to server area in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on top of dish machine Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings on floor in service bar area left of ice machine. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings at bar area behind old bar swing door Person in charge started cleaning and removing droppings. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
55
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One rusted can of baked beans in back storage area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In use dish machine only reading 10pm after being ran multiple times. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 live flying insects under prep table in server area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants on floor on 2 nd cook line by fryers. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in cooler at end of main cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 70 rodent droppings under table in server area in kitchen. Approximately 6 rodent droppings around wall behind front and back cook lines in kitchen. Approximately 5 rodent droppings inside cabinet across from main cook line in kitchen. 1 rodent dropping on secondary cook line by fryers. 1 rodent dropping by entrance to server area in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags were not in chronological order.
01C-05-4
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. One employee with no approved training that has been at establishment for over 60 days.
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back storage area has debris buildup.
22-20-5
32
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In hand washing sink next to dish area, sponge in sink. Operator removed sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs on oven handle. Employee moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line under expo window, bucket of utensils in water temped at 79F. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at sink next to breading station No hand washing sign next to sink in server station Operator put signs up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open. Opened closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Next to hand washing sink near dish area, wet cloth on counter. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator remade sanitizer and retested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On bottom shelf of prep table across from cook line, employee drink next to seasonings. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Aug 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2023 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: License expired 6/1/23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (73F) stored on top of ice at room temperature on cook line near expo window. Manager stated sour cream was taking out of the cooler 15 minutes ago. Manager moved sour cream back to walk in cooler. coleslaw (44F) stored in stand alone double door cooler at the end of the cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manger stated food was moved to cooler from walk in cooler 10 minutes ago. Manager placed a bag of ice on food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: At call back violation not observed. Sour cream not present. Reach in cooler not in use.
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches throughout cook line, dish area, and bar area 1 dead roach on prep table under slicer machine on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Observed 1 dead roach in cabinet next to fryers. Observed 1 dead roach on floor next to grill. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under prep table near grill. Person in charge cleaned and removed all dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
70
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
13
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler; Cheese grits 46F; ( - Cooling). Place in cooler last night. Cheese grist in deep container and covered.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach in cooler by fry; cream 39F; (cream 46F ( - Cold Holding). Cream had been out. Placed back into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose in dish room.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in overnight; Cheese grits 46F; ( - Cooling). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not marked with last day sold.
01C-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon ladle laying in sugar. Person in charge moved ladle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; country fried steak, okra not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saltwater Cowboys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saltwater Cowboys on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saltwater Cowboys?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Saltwater Cowboys.
How does Saltwater Cowboys compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Saltwater Cowboys most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Saltwater Cowboys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saltwater Cowboys have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saltwater Cowboys 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 Saltwater Cowboys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saltwater Cowboys is inspected around five times per year on average.
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