Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine

2065 Sr 16, St. Augustine, FL 32084

American

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Property manager has taken course and is waiting for an online proctor. **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pre cooked sausage. Person in charge moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2025 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager training. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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 only one food handler certificate for establishment with three food employees. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station. Person in charge added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. Person in charge printed procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths stored on deep freezer. Person in charge placed clothes in laundry. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine 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 Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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