Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast

18 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast has been inspected eight times since 2022. Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast was last inspected on Sep 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Augustine restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted where guests could see. Person in charge posted consumer advisory in parlor where guests sit for breakfast. Person in charge stated they serve undercooked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on refrigerators soiled with dust.

23-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing station. Provided emailed copy of sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food manager training for anyone. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for food employee. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Mar 21, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on refrigerator soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle by kitchen entrance filled green liquid missing label.

41-17-4

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors in kitchen slide leaving gap that is not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

36-12-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022.

50-17-2

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. watermelon on buffet (48F-59F - Cold Holding); butter cup (61F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Left on counter with ice. Discussed with person in charge about time as a public health control. Person in charge implemented time procedures as they typically through away at end of breakfast. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg over ready to eat food in main refrigerator. Person in charge moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor in dry good storage.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast.

How does Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast 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 Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Wind Inn Bed & Breakfast is inspected around three times per year on average.

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