Southern Oaks Inn
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Southern Oaks Inn stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Southern Oaks Inn's latest score is in line with the St. Augustine average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose hangs below the rim of the sink at 3 compartment sink.
29-37-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in dry storage there are bowls on floor. Person in charge placed them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind hand washing sink. Hole in various parts of ceiling. Per owner, there was a plumbing issue that was just repaired.
36-24-5
78
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor under metal dry storage racks. Person in charge swept up and removed roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whisk sitting in a pitcher of water at 66F. Person in charge removed whisk from water and placed in ware washing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
86
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with expired food handler training through SafeStaff expired 08/18/2024 all other employees hired in last two weeks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Person in charge needs more time to training. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two files observed in warewashing storage area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment. Operator waiting on proctor for ServSafe exam. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer or test strips available for testing high temperature dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with expired food handler training through SafeStaff expired 08/18/2024 all other employees hired in last two weeks. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing station soap battery not functional at time of inspection.
31B-06-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape over juice machine in prep area.
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, white bread box stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single service box of shrimp in walk-in cooler to store liquid eggs.
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water under hand washing station from drain pipe of bulk ice bin.
29-19-4
45
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station by walk-in cooler used to dump juices. Discussed with person in charge.
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two bags of potatoes on floor. Person in charge placed on milk crates. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 5ppm) on buffet line. Person in charge remade bucket at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink quat at less than 100ppm. Person in charge is sanitizing dishes with high temp dish machine at 160F **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen and walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed walk-in cooler shelves above hard shell eggs soiled with food debris. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dish machine gauge doesn't move.
16-38-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observe 5 dead roaches. 2 in back hallway and 3 in dry storage area. Person in charge swept up and disposed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior shelf in reach in cooler on cookline is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service plates on floor in storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At kitchen hand washing sink. Fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on it.
22-20-5
67
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southern Oaks Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southern Oaks Inn on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southern Oaks Inn?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Southern Oaks Inn.
How does Southern Oaks Inn compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Southern Oaks Inn most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Southern Oaks Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Southern Oaks Inn have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Southern Oaks Inn 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 Southern Oaks Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Oaks Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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