St Aug Alligator Farm
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, St Aug Alligator Farm has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen and walk-in freezer back area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine underneath near nozzles has build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine at front counter soiled. Operator started cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Front counter soda machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observedopen case of raw Philly steak meat over ready to eat food. Manager moved raw Philly steak meat to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in back of walk in freezer under fan.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave in outside satellite kitchen with debris buildup. Observed hood filters on cook line with debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in storage area next to office has mold-like substance.
36-34-5
74
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At main concession area, in kitchen, hand wash sink had no hot water pressure, maintenance was able to fix during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At main concession, in storage/dish area, in Reach in cooler, cut lettuce prepared last week per operator has no label.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At main concession stand, in mop closet, unlabeled bottle of chemicals identified as degreaser by operator.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At main concession, in dish/storage area, ceiling is not a smooth easily cleanable surface.
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At main concession area, in storage hallway, behind soda bibs; 2 dead roaches. Operator cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At main concession area, in kitchen, microwave is soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At main concession stand in kitchen, reach in freezer is soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
61
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen, in silver steam well, hot dogs (127F - Hot Holding); burgers 128 (127F - Hot Holding) Employee reheated hot dogs and burgers to 170-173F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In roll top reach-in cooler, provolone cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Per employee, cheese had been taken in and out during lunch rush. Employee put cheese in reach-in freezer. 2nd temp 41F 1.5 hr time lapse. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-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. In silver reach-in cooler in back of kitchen, milk missing date. Employee dated milk during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back of kitchen, mold-like substance on ice blade in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop in powdered sugar on counter next to cheese station. Employee moved removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In separate snack shack, co2 missing chain.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, box of white shrimp stored on floor. Employee moved shrimp during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. In left dumpster, plug missing.
33-11-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. In separate snack shack, door between outside snack counter and inside storage not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In single service storage unit, multiple boxes of plastic cups stored on the ground. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
47
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed flying insect landing on hamburger buns sitting on cutting board. Employee discarded buns and cleaned and sanitized cutting board during inspection.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed flying insect landing on hamburger buns sitting on cutting board. Employee discarded buns and cleaned and sanitized cutting board during inspection.
35A-02-6
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. Observed multiple employees without proof of training. Operator stated Person in Charge is not at establishment and cannot access drawer holding certificates. Observed one employee certificate.
53B-02-5
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. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On soda machines observed interior of ice chutes with mold-like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line observed stacks of togo trays not inverted. Employee turned stacks over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance buildup around dispensers and knobs. On soda machines observed exterior of ice chutes with mold-like substance buildup.
23-03-4
47
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Three compartment sink. Faded markings. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Missing self closing mechanism on rear door to grab n go unit.
35B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Minor ice build in walk in freezer shelves.
14-69-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks by rear of grab n go unit. Secured by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. minor Soiled ice chute by self serve line.
22-20-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was St Aug Alligator Farm last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at St Aug Alligator Farm on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at St Aug Alligator Farm?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at St Aug Alligator Farm.
How does St Aug Alligator Farm compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
St Aug Alligator Farm most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has St Aug Alligator Farm's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at St Aug Alligator Farm have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at St Aug Alligator Farm 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 St Aug Alligator Farm inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, St Aug Alligator Farm is inspected around two times per year on average.
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