St George Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
82
Score
St George Tavern has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited five times.
St George Tavern scores about where you'd expect for a St. Augustine restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bins on 3rd has black mold like substance inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; Macaroni salad 51F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler since yesterday; Macaroni salad 51F; ( - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by slicer. Person in charge removed slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink had clean lids in it. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have a food manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin is soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from cart. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
39
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chili prepared prior day per person in charge (50F - Cooling). Chili in deep stock pot covered with wax paper. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed chili prepared prior day per person in charge (50F - Cooling). Chili in deep stock pot covered with wax paper. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement on top of reach in freezer and inside reach in freezer gaskets. Person in charge cleaned gaskets and top of reach in freezer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on flip-top cooler soiled with food stains.
22-02-4
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. Observed milk opened two days prior to inspection per person in charge not date mark. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 food manager training for current employees. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sliding door cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled with roach excrement.
23-03-4
45
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of fill line in cooler; butter 50F; ( - Cold Holding) Person in charge placed butter inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cups in tzatziki sauce and 1000 isle dressing. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in back has slight mold accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In locked dry storage.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula under warmer. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
70
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw 46F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 46F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Creamer in cooler behind bar not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop in horseradish. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives/spatula stored under equipment or in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula under grill. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spoon on dusty rack. Person in charge removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both beer coolers have standing water in them.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge picked up and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on ice plate.
22-20-5
50
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer; raw beef over hamburger buns. Person in charge moved beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 door; macaroni salad 52F, beef ground 46F, beef, top round 47F; ( - Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door; macaroni salad 52F, beef ground 46F, beef, top round 47F; ( - Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris
22-02-4
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. Establishment does not have proof of any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Bug spray in bar area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop dressings. Person in charge removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom, no covered trash can.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor is soiled on cookline.
36-01-4
41
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin in back storage soiled with black/green mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of flat top griddle has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) double door reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 3) hood filters above flat top griddle soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 1) double door reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double door reach in cooler shelves rusted.
14-33-4
78
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was St George Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at St George Tavern on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at St George Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at St George Tavern.
How does St George Tavern compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
St George Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has St George Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at St George Tavern have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at St George Tavern 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 George Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, St George Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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